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AJ59 BOU

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

221,458 mi
Last recorded221,458 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 221,458 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 217,411 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 205,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 191,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 176,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 176,136 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 163,799 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 163,795 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

e/m/l light illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2018 161,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

e/m/l light illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 147,747 miles

amber brake warning light illuminated

eml illuminated on dash

Fail 21 Aug 2017 147,742 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working rear stop lights are on permenantly when lights are on when lights are turned off headlights come on when braking (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

amber brake warning light illuminated

eml illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 107,333 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,064 miles

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

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

high level b/light n/w?

Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

high level b/light n/w?

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,248 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 BOU is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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