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AJ59 ASU

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,488 mi
Last recorded99,488 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank breather pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 99,444 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank breather pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 95,973 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside doorstep to sill joint split and corroded, (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracks to sidewalls of tyre

Offside Rear Bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear cracks to sidewall of tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2023 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Severe corrosion at bump stop (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Severe corrosion at bump stop (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside doorstep to sill joint split and corroded, (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracks to sidewalls of tyre

Offside Rear Bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear cracks to sidewall of tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,889 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,282 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,385 miles

Nearside park brake low

Pass 10 Nov 2018 64,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight creep on brake pedal

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,307 miles

unable to fully inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 18,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ASU is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

AJ59 ASU is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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