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A18 MVT

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,572 mi
Last recorded154,572 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 154,572 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 141,373 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 127,152 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis covered in wax oil/sealer preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,304 miles

Front And rear discs corroded

Lower Engine mount has slight play

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under bonnet from module to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front And rear discs corroded

Lower Engine mount has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,693 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,693 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,111 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,950 miles

stonechip windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,950 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stonechip windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 40,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A18 MVT is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 105,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 MVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 MVT registered?

A18 MVT is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is A18 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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