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KU09 VGT

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

259,888 mi
Last recorded259,888 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 VGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 259,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2024 256,732 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Dec 2024 256,719 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2022 254,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2022 254,931 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both main runs from abs pump under the bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 and one missing lens (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis next to rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis next to rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 245,764 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 245,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 239,052 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 231,823 miles

Rear brake disc`s rusty and pitted on inner face.

brake warning light showing on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2016 225,000 miles

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Offside Front side marker not working

Fail 28 Sep 2016 225,000 miles

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Offside Front side marker not working

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 219,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pad warning light on.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 219,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pad warning light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 212,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 212,815 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 206,333 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 199,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 199,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGT is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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