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LF59 ZNU

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

273,890 mi
Last recorded273,890 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 ZNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 273,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner/outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under arch too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 271,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner arch too floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 271,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides near bump stops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 269,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 269,788 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 268,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 267,380 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 267,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 264,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 264,937 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 262,517 miles

fault starting , need looking into

Pass 12 Jun 2017 255,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

high level brake light not working

nearside inner sill corroded but not with prescribed area(32cm from rear spring front mounting)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 222,764 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 222,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 192,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,185 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 164,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 144,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,042 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZNU is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc 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 LF59 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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