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AJ59 BWF

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,404 mi
Last recorded186,404 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 186,404 miles

brake pad lamp on

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 186,223 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2025 168,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centres close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 167,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centres close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around the (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,300 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,300 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,011 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 33,011 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 25,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,226 miles

Slight smear from nearside front wiper blade

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 BWF 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 77.8%.

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

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