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AD59 YKU

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,881 mi
Last recorded154,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 YKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 154,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting FLOOR HOLED ABOVE REAR AXLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUTRIGGER HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL/ ARCH HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,917 miles

slight underside corrosion and outer sills heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2023 143,917 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight underside corrosion and outer sills heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,181 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 133,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,605 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,485 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction rubbish on dash board (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 110,342 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 110,322 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 100,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 100,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot not located (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Nearside Rear flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot not located (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear flexy pipe slightly twisted

brake pipes greased

parking brake limits only just met 16 %

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,514 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 52,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 36,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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AD59 YKU is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AD59 YKU, 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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AD59 YKU is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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