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AJ59 ATU

2009 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,055 mi
Last recorded203,055 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ATU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 203,055 miles

Advise play in o,s rack end.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 203,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Advise play in o,s rack end.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 180,466 miles

Advise oil leak.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 180,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Advise oil leak.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 167,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 167,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 158,003 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 158,003 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass broken (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,368 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 153,368 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play a very slight amount of play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,421 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 58,421 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,962 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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AJ59 ATU is a 2009 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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