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LF59 ZGC

2009 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,429 mi
Last recorded146,429 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 ZGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 146,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 146,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 143,475 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 143,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 137,795 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 137,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,261 miles

edge wear to offside rear tyre

Gearbox mounting defective nut missing ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 133,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective nut missing ()

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

edge wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s/f door mirror casing damaged

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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LF59 ZGC is a 2009 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF59 ZGC, 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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LF59 ZGC is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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