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LG59 UTX

2009 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

273,317 mi
Last recorded273,317 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Transit105,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 273,317 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 6 (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion holes on both parts of the rear sills but outside any prescribed areas

has corrosion under body, sills, chassis rails, inner arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 21 Oct 2025 273,317 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle part of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 6 (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion holes on both parts of the rear sills but outside any prescribed areas

has corrosion under body, sills, chassis rails, inner arches and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 5 Nov 2024 268,572 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 261,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 255,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 251,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 244,109 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 236,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 217,035 miles

exhaust box outer case corooded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 217,035 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer case corooded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 200,829 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 200,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,610 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear axle hub seal nearside

Fail 30 Nov 2016 181,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leak from rear axle hub seal nearside

wiper blades insecure at arm fixings

Pass 12 Nov 2015 170,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,081 miles

NS Front top side marker not working

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,060 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UTX is a 2009 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LG59 UTX, 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 LG59 UTX registered?

LG59 UTX is a 2009 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LG59 UTX safe to buy?

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