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LG09 RLU

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,811 mi
Last recorded152,811 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 RLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 152,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,072 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 101,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 83,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,987 miles

Surface corrosion evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface corrosion evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,104 miles

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,623 miles

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,623 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,324 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,106 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 25,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,951 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 21,951 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,288 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LG09 RLU is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG09 RLU, 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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LG09 RLU is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2009.

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