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LC59 FRF

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,713 mi
Last recorded177,713 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 FRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 177,713 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front headlight aim on limit

both rear arches slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

front number plate slightly poor

minor oil leak

n/s sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 177,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front headlight aim on limit

both rear arches slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

front number plate slightly poor

minor oil leak

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 170,749 miles

n/s/ sill corroded

o/s/f tie rod minor play

o/s/r sill corroded

both front lower arm bush worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2022 163,537 miles

both front lower arms bush worn

both rear sills corroded

front pads wearing low

minor oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2022 163,530 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arms bush worn

both rear sills corroded

front pads wearing low

minor oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,588 miles

drop sills corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2019 148,132 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,190 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,248 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,248 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 96,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 77,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 59,740 miles

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

REAR INNER BRAKE DISCS WORN...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,740 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE DISCS WORN...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,206 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LC59 FRF is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC59 FRF, 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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What year was LC59 FRF registered?

LC59 FRF is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is LC59 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 FRF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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