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AD09 XLS

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,576 mi
Last recorded165,576 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 XLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 165,576 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 165,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer/inner sill, within 30cm from drivers seat anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system/mounting brackets heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes, rear section corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts within treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear leaf spring heavily corroded

Offside Front Driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Handbrake cable damage due to rubbing on leaf spring.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts within treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear leaf spring heavily corroded

Steering pipes leaking

Transmission warning light on

Upper & lower steering wheel panels missing

lower engine mount bush worn

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2025 164,870 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front to back brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing heavily corroded/weakened

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak from multiple areas

Rear brake pipes corroded

lower engine mount bush worn

Fail 13 May 2025 164,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching support bracket of brake hose when turning left (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front to back brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing heavily corroded/weakened

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak from multiple areas

Rear boot steps heavily corroded/weakened, advise removal or replacement.

Rear brake pipes corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2024 158,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 156,123 miles

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

Rear step mounting bar corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2022 156,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear step mounting bar corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2021 150,260 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 150,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 150,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,052 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 134,515 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 130,186 miles

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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AD09 XLS is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 XLS, 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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AD09 XLS is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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