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AJ59 DWN

2009 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 DWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 101,685 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section appears weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension mounting areas corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to tread and slightly rubbed on broken coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial leaks - close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear bump stops areas very corroded and swelling , poor condition

Rear Suspension mounting areas becoming very corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section appears weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension mounting areas corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to tread and slightly rubbed on broken coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial leaks - close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear bump stops areas very corroded and swelling , poor condition

Rear Suspension mounting areas becoming very corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 96,832 miles

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

Corrosion outer sills not excessive.

Corrosion rear of vehicle and chassis not excessive.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,791 miles

Both front, front to rear and both rear brake pipes very rusty and corroded

Coolant on minimum level

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Front brake discs worn and rusted to the limit

Front brake hose ferrules rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight noise and play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in both sides of the steering rack

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear of engine, contaminating gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 54,090 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 54,090 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 44,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,889 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 1 Nov 2014 32,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 25,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 25,400 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 DWN is a 2009 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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