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AE59 GFU

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,890 mi
Last recorded169,890 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 169,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,077 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,587 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 154,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,742 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 134,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,324 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,141 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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AE59 GFU is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AE59 GFU, 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 AE59 GFU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE59 GFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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