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KU59 GKD

2009 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

232,788 mi
Last recorded232,788 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 GKD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 232,788 miles

oil leak

both rear registration plate bulbs dim

Fail 23 Mar 2021 232,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/75/16c - offside is 205/75/16c (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/75/16c - nearside is 205/75/16c (5.2.3 (b))

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

both rear registration plate bulbs dim

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 223,498 miles

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle and to both outer sills.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 218,669 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear indicator showing white light

Fail 23 Aug 2017 218,669 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

rear indicator showing white light

Pass 26 Aug 2016 200,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

spare tyre missing

Fail 26 Aug 2016 200,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Sep 2015 174,126 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 174,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 142,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,685 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KU59 GKD is a 2009 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KU59 GKD, 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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What year was KU59 GKD registered?

KU59 GKD is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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