2009 Ford Transit · 42,993 MOT tests
2009 Ford Transit reliability
2009 Ford Transits fail 48.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Transit years (42,993 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 48.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 140,969
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,993
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.5% of tests fail here (122% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.7%
- Suspension26.3%
- Brakes17.2%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.18%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 6.53%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.95%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.45%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.72%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.26%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.94%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Transit reliable?
2009 Ford Transits fail 48.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Transit years (42,993 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.62% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.18% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Ford Transit shows 140,969 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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