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YK09 XVT

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,598 mi
Last recorded172,598 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 172,598 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 172,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 170,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union/inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 167,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 164,537 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 164,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 159,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 159,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 151,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at hose union/inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 139,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded /inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 126,378 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 126,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 113,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 83,164 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 83,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,980 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,057 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 XVT 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 YK09 XVT, 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 YK09 XVT registered?

YK09 XVT is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is YK09 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 XVT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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