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LD55 BUS

2009 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

360,291 mi
Last recorded360,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 360,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underneath Body/Chassis corroding in various places

Fail 15 Jun 2026 360,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underneath Body/Chassis corroding in various places

Pass 12 Jul 2023 164,821 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 157,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 157,703 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative when ignition is off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 157,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when position lamp is on and hazards are on there is a slight dimming of the position lamp. (4.2.3 (c))

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

accident damage to nearside roof it has some sharp edges but too high to cause any damage to any persons

both nearside and offside rear diff oil seals weaping oil

brake pad warning light on cannot visibily see all brake pads to assess correctly to justify a worn pad

various head rests are soft and flimsy

Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear step damaged

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2017 144,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear step damaged

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 128,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear diff hub seal leaking

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,969 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked front eye (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear hub has slight oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2014 81,196 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear hub has slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 81,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,575 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jan 2014 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,998 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,810 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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LD55 BUS is a 2009 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LD55 BUS, 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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LD55 BUS is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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