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AJ59 BWP

2009 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

266,920 mi
Last recorded266,920 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 266,920 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 240,840 miles

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

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

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 17 Aug 2023 218,425 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers webbing as slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 218,005 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step to sill and floor corroded holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step to sill and floor corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers webbing as slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 198,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 197,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear as marked with chalk corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe corroded from flexy to flexy as marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexy as marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat as child seat fitted ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 178,818 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 175,667 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 166,716 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 166,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Offside Rear park brake cable fouling on leaf spring

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 160,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 141,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 141,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,654 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 BWP is a 2009 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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