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AJ59 BYN

2009 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 BYN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 144,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill end / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 144,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill end / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 139,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,931 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 136,931 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,902 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,382 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 109,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,411 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded frront to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,914 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 80,913 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bottom arm rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,803 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 BYN is a 2009 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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