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LB09 FCO

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

272,189 mi
Last recorded272,189 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 FCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 272,189 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor edges corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 272,188 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear to both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 271,057 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 269,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 266,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 266,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 265,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 264,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 264,186 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 264,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From Flexible hose to ABS Pump Failed on brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 263,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake level arm on caliper not returning home fully

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS hoses to rack have surface corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm of tread 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing heavily on there inner edges

both rear sides of chassis has heavy surface corrosion and starting to swell

drivers seat mechanism has play

long hand brake travel

Fail 17 May 2019 263,956 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake level arm on caliper not returning home fully

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS hoses to rack have surface corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm of tread 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing heavily on there inner edges

both rear sides of chassis has heavy surface corrosion and starting to swell

drivers seat mechanism has play

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2018 263,824 miles

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

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

Offside head light deteriorated

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

surface corrosion to chassis under bonnet

Pass 23 Jun 2017 263,113 miles

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front wish bone rear bush deteriorated and has play

Offside sill damaged

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

drivers seat has play in rails

front brake discs excessively worn and have a lip on there outer edge

gear box leaking oil

Fail 22 Jun 2017 263,113 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested no smoke test due to excessive black smoke under acceleration (7.4.B.1)

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 Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted front eye broken (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front wish bone rear bush deteriorated and has play

Offside sill damaged

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

anti freeze below minimum

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

drivers seat has play in rails

front brake discs excessively worn and have a lip on there outer edge

gear box leaking oil

Pass 6 Jun 2016 262,228 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both head lamps deteriorated

both sills damaged

knocking coming from engine when under acceleration

Pass 10 Jun 2015 228,307 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link and bush has play and knock

wishbone bush bondings weak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 194,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 152,880 miles

front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 152,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

registration plate lights slightly dull

Fail 15 Jun 2012 114,544 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 114,544 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 113,126 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear disc pads on limit

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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LB09 FCO is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LB09 FCO, 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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LB09 FCO is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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