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AJ59 BYL

2009 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,765 mi
Last recorded174,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 174,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 153,271 miles

exhaust box baffles loose

service light on plus engine light on

Fail 3 Dec 2016 153,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust box baffles loose

service light on plus engine light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 91,307 miles

Clutch & Service Brake pedals Ant-Slip pads worn on edge.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 91,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Clutch & Service Brake pedals Ant-Slip pads worn on edge.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 61,472 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 61,472 miles

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

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 BYL is a 2009 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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