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YK09 XVP

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 86,486 miles

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Nov 2025 86,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,401 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 80,401 miles

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp COMING ON WHEN FOOT BRAKE APPLYED (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL SIDE LIGHTS COMING ON WITH FOOT BRAKE (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre heavily split cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 71,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 67,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer + skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating within the treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 67,760 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer + skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating within the treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,534 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 59,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Inner CV boot oily/greasy, advise further inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2019 59,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder worn through to cord. 195/65H15, fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Inner CV boot oily/greasy, advise further inspection

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2018 54,527 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 51,677 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear back box deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 51,677 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2016 49,043 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 49,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,951 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 42,868 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 42,867 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,604 miles

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 XVP is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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