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LG09 RRO

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,101 mi
Last recorded230,101 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 230,101 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills

both steps corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 219,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 194,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 174,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2019 146,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 146,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 132,376 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion inner and outer sills

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 May 2018 132,376 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front corrosion inner and outer sills

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner and outer sills

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 May 2017 108,726 miles

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

both front inner door step/sills back corroded but out of prescribed area

Fail 5 Apr 2017 108,536 miles

Central Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement pin and joint seized preventing proper movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded hole in sill at x member area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded and holed at x member at front inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately lever not returning correctly (3.5.1n)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,151 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel tank breather hose perished and leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush detached from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

body and underside corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 58,779 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 58,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 44,245 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 44,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,057 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 RRO is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRO, 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 RRO is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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