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KU59 GSO

2009 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 GSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wheel (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 10,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush is worn.

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

Offside Front drop link has slight play.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 164,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion body floor and side rails corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 164,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several large cracks (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body side holed corroded and sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion corner of tipper body framework (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing broken and jagged edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Towbar component insecure safety clip missing from pin (6.6.1)

Stop lamp not working both nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion body floor and side rails corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner ()

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 148,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS DONE (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 129,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,886 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 GSO is a 2009 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GSO, 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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KU59 GSO is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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