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YK09 KZG

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

252,752 mi
Last recorded252,752 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 KZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 252,752 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 251,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 251,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 250,618 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Dec 2022 250,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Nov 2021 247,369 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 247,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 243,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear slam panel damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2020 242,811 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe behind tank coming from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker mounting (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

rear bumper and slam panel damage

Pass 26 Nov 2019 238,635 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner pipe on floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 238,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner pipe on floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2018 225,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose near diesel tank

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Nov 2017 214,294 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 214,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both wheels (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also running off on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 May 2014 174,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 137,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YK09 KZG is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK09 KZG, 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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YK09 KZG is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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