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AJ09 AFY

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,012 mi
Last recorded157,012 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 157,012 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside is corroded in places

Pass 7 Dec 2024 151,300 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 151,300 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,582 miles

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

Corrosion hole in offside inner sill just outside seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to limit allowed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 133,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Corrosion hole in offside inner sill just outside seatbelt anchorage prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to limit allowed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 133,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault may just be a brake pad depth warning (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern - headlamps need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective may be an abs fault - see broken wire on nsr wheel (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Main battery is at end of life, 5 mins with lights on and engine off only just started

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,182 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear no.plate bulbs incorrect colour

Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,987 miles

Emissions not tested oil level very low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear no.plate bulbs incorrect colour

Pass 4 Feb 2020 113,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp craking

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 84,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,639 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

diesel test carried out but reading too low to provide a print out

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,139 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,498 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 62,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,862 miles

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

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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AJ09 AFY is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ09 AFY, 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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AJ09 AFY is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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