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LG55 DAV

2009 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,618 mi
Last recorded211,618 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 DAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 211,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security box section under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 203,694 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 195,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 195,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 185,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 168,776 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 152,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 144,910 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2018 144,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,573 miles

Front tyres at 3mm

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

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

Rear tyres on legal limit

TYRE SIZE 195-70-15C

Underside rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2016 117,323 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,881 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 58,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LG55 DAV is a 2009 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG55 DAV, 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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LG55 DAV is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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