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LG59 MVY

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,600 mi
Last recorded105,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 MVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,600 miles

Chassis corroded

Inner /outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chassis corroded

Inner /outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,751 miles

Chassis corroded

Inner /outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2025 101,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Inner /outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Door stiff to open from outside

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Inner Wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,420 miles

Chassis corroded

Inner /outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Door stiff to open from outside

Fail 5 Apr 2024 97,420 miles

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

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

Chassis corroded

Inner /outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Door stiff to open from outside

Pass 25 May 2023 93,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded front and rear

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 93,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 89,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 89,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,818 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 78,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,909 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 77,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,672 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 69,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 59,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,777 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 30,922 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,922 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 23,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,971 miles

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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LG59 MVY is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG59 MVY, 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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LG59 MVY is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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