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AE59 GCY

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,215 mi
Last recorded120,215 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 GCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 120,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 120,202 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,561 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,809 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Rear seat belts not tested.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 107,806 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens dividers missing, when position marker on white light shown to rear through reversing lamp section. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damage (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Rear seat belts not tested.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,292 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 100,292 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 94,858 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 94,849 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

alternator belt not aligned on pulleys

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,605 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 88,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,356 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 49,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,265 miles

near side front brake slight bind

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AE59 GCY is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AE59 GCY, 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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AE59 GCY is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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