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AJ59 BVE

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

232,562 mi
Last recorded232,562 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 232,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2026 232,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 216,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 202,653 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 187,555 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 175,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 175,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake leaver on caliper insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 156,827 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 156,820 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 139,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 139,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 129,671 miles

signs of corrosion the rear and o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2018 129,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

signs of corrosion the rear and o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,595 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,450 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 107,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,140 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,744 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,102 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 59,778 miles

Front discs and pads slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,778 miles

Front discs and pads slightly worn.

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 BVE is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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