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LF59 ZVU

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 141,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,201 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 138,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 133,912 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 133,912 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,336 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,850 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,725 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 89,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,435 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,405 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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LF59 ZVU is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZVU, 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 LF59 ZVU registered?

LF59 ZVU is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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