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L555 JWS

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,216 mi
Last recorded189,216 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 JWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 189,216 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 188,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 171,190 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 151,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 151,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,344 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 131,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,038 miles

Offside Rear axel hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 116,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 104,745 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 101,130 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 89,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,661 miles

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

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

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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L555 JWS is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L555 JWS, 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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L555 JWS is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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