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AH52 BUS

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,334 mi
Last recorded84,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH52 BUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 84,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,134 miles

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

both front door mirror glasses repaired with tape

nearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2025 77,134 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front door mirror glasses repaired with tape

nearside & offside front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2024 68,714 miles

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

corrosion to inner sill area's

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,628 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 54,814 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,752 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 46,736 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,987 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,293 miles

advise spray greasing of all hydraulic metal pipes to prevent corrosion while standing unused

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,297 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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AH52 BUS is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AH52 BUS, 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 AH52 BUS registered?

AH52 BUS is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is AH52 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH52 BUS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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