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AJ59 APX

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,868 mi
Last recorded165,868 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 165,868 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer Corroded

Outer Sills damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2025 165,868 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer Corroded

Outer Sills damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 159,842 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills corroded

Outer sills damaged

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 156,453 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front outer under sill slight damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 155,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 150,011 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2019 149,847 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

rear doors wont open no security key

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,318 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 120,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 107,816 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,909 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,721 miles

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

advise drivers side mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,721 miles

advise drivers side mirror glass cracked

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 APX is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ59 APX, 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 AJ59 APX registered?

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

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