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AJ59 AEL

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 AEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 131,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 131,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,525 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,130 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pad warning light wiring broken

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 128,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs and anti-skid warning lights on (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad warning light wiring broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 126,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,409 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 125,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and anti-skid light on (1.6 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded and holed in centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring chewed through on axle tube (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed at leaf spring front eye mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,143 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily coated in mud

Pass 11 Jun 2020 121,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front surface corrosion to inner sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle tube (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,677 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 114,244 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,634 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,634 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,967 miles

offside rear tyre feathering and wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,984 miles

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

nearside front brake pad material crumbling away

offside front brake pad material crumbling away

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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AJ59 AEL is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ59 AEL, 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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AJ59 AEL is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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