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YH59 UBU

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,043 mi
Last recorded151,043 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 UBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,043 miles

Battery Light On Dash

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sills Undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2025 150,037 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 140,608 miles

Battery light on dash.

Fail 10 Dec 2021 140,601 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on dash.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,799 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,296 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 119,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,041 miles

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

Nearside Front inner c v boot worn

Nearside Rear high level stop light out

Fail 9 Dec 2016 116,041 miles

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

Nearside Front inner c v boot worn

Nearside Rear high level stop light out

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 110,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,881 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,775 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 63,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YH59 UBU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH59 UBU, 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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YH59 UBU is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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