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YH09 ZPL

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 145,120 miles

Offside Rear rear handbrake opperation only just met required limit

Rear rear number plate starting to delaminate but still readable

Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,057 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside

Fail 19 Jul 2024 136,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 109,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension legs and coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement iner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement iner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,252 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded / front and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,275 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded / front and rear (7.1.2)

alternator belt deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe near flange (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,700 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm / insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,565 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,565 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage but not to cord

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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YH09 ZPL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH09 ZPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH09 ZPL registered?

YH09 ZPL is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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