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LB59 FJV

2009 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,717 mi
Last recorded145,717 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 FJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 145,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 29 Sep 2025 145,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inadequate welding repairs made to sections of both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 145,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 142,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 142,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 137,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 137,986 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,516 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,490 miles

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly.

rear brake discs in rusty condition

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres down to 3 mm

oil filler neck at cam cover cracked,leaking oil

seepage at both rear axle outer half shaft seals

Fail 24 Dec 2019 115,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured at front leaf spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres down to 3 mm

high level brake light not working

oil filler neck at cam cover cracked,leaking oil

seepage at both rear axle outer half shaft seals

Pass 13 May 2019 109,553 miles

2 rear tyres wearing low on tread

driver seat belt minor damage

front brake discs rusty condition

near side front tyre wearing low on tread

rear live axel has a minor leak on both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,125 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,003 miles

high level brake light not working

minor damage at drivers seat belt

Rear brake pads close to limit

brake pad warning light showing

Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,003 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads close to limit

brake pad warning light showing

high level brake light not working

minor damage at drivers seat belt

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing got slight play

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

seepage at both rear axle housing seals

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,002 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar D-bush got minor play

Nearside Front wheel bearing got slight play

number plate lights are slightly dim

Fail 7 Dec 2015 75,002 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar D-bush got minor play

Nearside Front wheel bearing got slight play

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

number plate lights are slightly dim

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,301 miles

brakepedal antislip device is wearing thin at edge

drivers mirror slightly cracked

ns wiperblade starts splitting at ends

Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brakepedal antislip device is wearing thin at edge

drivers mirror slightly cracked

highlevel brakelight not working

ns wiperblade starts splitting at ends

rear brakepads showing wear

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,905 miles

front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

high level brakelight not working

oily mist around os steeringrack gaiter,not split

Fail 6 Dec 2013 48,905 miles

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

front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

high level brakelight not working

oily mist around os steeringrack gaiter,not split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 33,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine malfunction light showing

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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LB59 FJV is a 2009 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LB59 FJV, 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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LB59 FJV is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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