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YK59 UHB

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,240 mi
Last recorded182,240 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 UHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 182,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 182,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 180,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 177,115 miles

All brake pipes corroded Both inner sills corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 173,112 miles

Exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 166,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 161,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,559 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 149,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 144,125 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,618 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 138,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 125,853 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,665 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 94,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,892 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YK59 UHB is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YK59 UHB, 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 YK59 UHB registered?

YK59 UHB is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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