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AE59 GKU

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rack-end play

Offside Rear hubseal -

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,313 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low -

Fail 15 Jun 2022 95,313 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low -

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,071 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close/on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 80,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has age cracks through tread

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 65,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,286 miles

chips in screen

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip worn

chips in screen

Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 45,420 miles

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

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

Nearside rear inner tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,420 miles

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

Nearside rear inner tyre worn on edges

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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AE59 GKU 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 68.8%.

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

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