2009 Ford Transit Connect · 18,565 MOT tests
2009 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2009 Ford Transit Connects fail 49.6% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Transit Connect years (18,565 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 49.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 124,510
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,565
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.7% of tests fail here (204% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.3%
- Suspension20.1%
- Body, chassis and structure19.9%
- Brakes18%
- Tyres9.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.06%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.7%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.7%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.49%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.62%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.96%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2009 Ford Transit Connects fail 49.6% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Transit Connect years (18,565 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.7% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Ford Transit Connect shows 124,510 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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