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YJ59 LAE

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,518 mi
Last recorded153,518 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 LAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 153,518 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 141,921 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 141,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 135,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 135,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,625 miles

general corrosion noticed an advised

Fail 5 Apr 2017 123,610 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o.s + n.s.f (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low o.s + n.s (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general corrosion noticed an advised

oil leak under engine

Pass 2 Nov 2016 123,045 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 123,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,152 miles

all brake pipes coated in copper grease not allowing inspection

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,043 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,447 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YJ59 LAE 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 60%.

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 YJ59 LAE, 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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YJ59 LAE is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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