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LF59 ZXE

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 90,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,741 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 81,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,690 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 63,683 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water drops inside lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 62,911 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 62,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 62,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt various rear seats have full baby seats fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,285 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 43,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,344 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 34,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,560 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 18,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,537 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 9,536 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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 ZXE is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

LF59 ZXE is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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