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AFZ 4209

2009 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,546 mi
Last recorded228,546 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 4209
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 228,546 miles

Front undertray lose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle two, outer skin corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

offside rear hubseal staring to weep

Fail 19 Feb 2022 228,538 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to condion of pads and discs (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn and scored with nearside front badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front undertray lose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle two, outer skin corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

offside rear hubseal staring to weep

Pass 20 Feb 2021 222,441 miles

Body component slightly loose body cracked around drivers door lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure sills corroding (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 222,110 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Body cracked around drivers door latch

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded below chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroding along its length

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 216,222 miles

Offside Rear hub seal starting to leak

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

parking efficiency only just met. nearside poor

temp screw type fuel cap fitted, seals on neck

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Jan 2020 216,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear hub seal starting to leak

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

parking efficiency only just met. nearside poor

temp screw type fuel cap fitted, seals on neck

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 31 Jan 2019 208,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal misting with oil

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion starting in places

Fail 26 Jan 2019 208,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength over axle 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal misting with oil

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 198,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges tracking reqiured

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges tracking reqiured

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 191,256 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 191,243 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AFZ 4209 is a 2009 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AFZ 4209, 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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AFZ 4209 is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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