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KU09 DLX

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 DLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 137,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (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 does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps On all the time, won't turn off (4.7.2 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,426 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

corrosion showing various places

emissions close to limit

Fail 29 Nov 2023 121,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake caliper leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner sills corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

engine smokey (strong advise)

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,178 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,318 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 100,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,172 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,170 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 79,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 79,973 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,164 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 68,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,014 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 60,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,532 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure outter cable cover rubbed through (3.5.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,243 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 42,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,035 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 31,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,998 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 23,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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KU09 DLX is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 KU09 DLX, 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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KU09 DLX is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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