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YT59 XHY

2009 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,074 mi
Last recorded180,074 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit Connect94,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 XHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 180,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 170,242 miles

o/s/f spring corroded

power steering rack leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2024 170,242 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f spring corroded

power steering rack leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2023 156,865 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 156,862 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 144,920 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 144,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 134,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 117,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 117,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank neck area (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,648 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 104,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen cracked at N/S top but not in swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,446 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,446 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to windscreen

high view stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre bald on edges and worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/f tyre bald 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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YT59 XHY is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YT59 XHY, 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 YT59 XHY registered?

YT59 XHY is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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