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LC59 WFG

2009 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

267,821 mi
Last recorded267,821 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 WFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 267,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 267,808 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 262,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 262,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 258,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 258,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deflector/defuser loose in side headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective deflector/defuser loose in side headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 244,520 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of fuel leak from fuel tank and filter but not leaking at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2018 244,520 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of fuel leak from fuel tank and filter but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2017 231,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

slight dampness by fuel tank breather hose but not leaking at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2016 210,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 185,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 185,484 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 159,339 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR brake reading low

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

break glass emergency hammer not found in vehicle

tow ball securing nuts not fully through bolts ( bolts too short ) but secure at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

break glass emergency hammer not found in vehicle

tow ball securing nuts not fully through bolts ( bolts too short ) but secure at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,453 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 17,863 miles

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,863 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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LC59 WFG is a 2009 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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