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YK59 UME

2009 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022
Fail 12 Oct 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 16 Sep 2022

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021

chassis corrosion evident at rear swinging shackle mountings

headlamp lenses deteriorated o/s and n/s

Fail 4 Sep 2021

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

chassis corrosion evident at rear swinging shackle mountings

headlamp lenses deteriorated o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Sep 2020
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,633 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake outer cable slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,615 miles

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

Nearside Front has one incorrect wheel nut fitted.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front has one incorrect wheel nut fitted.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,547 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,661 miles

Fuel tank should be kept under observation, possible evidence of previous fuel leak.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 59,661 miles

Fuel tank should be kept under observation, possible evidence of previous fuel leak.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,384 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

High level brake light inoperative

Offside reverse light inoperative

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 UME is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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