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LC09 ZVA

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,609 mi
Last recorded163,609 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 ZVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 163,609 miles

front inner wing seams and chassis legs have heavy corrosion

rear inner panels both sides and behind bumper very corroded but still solid

this vehicle has had a lot of welding repairs

Pass 26 Sep 2024 163,078 miles

Front chip in windscreen

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2024 163,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 162,823 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material large brake pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 160,082 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails from under bonnet and underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors by wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rest of underneath covered in paint

Fail 10 Dec 2020 160,075 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail front leaf spring eyelet corroded away and bush also (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails from under bonnet and underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors by wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rest of underneath covered in paint

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2019 154,702 miles

Nearside Rear slight dampness from the half shaft

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 151,609 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 151,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 134,056 miles

drivers mirror cover damaged

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 134,056 miles

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

drivers mirror cover damaged

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,005 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 105,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,258 miles

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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LC09 ZVA is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC09 ZVA, 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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LC09 ZVA is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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