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2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Transit 140 T300m Trend F models manufactured in 2009, based on 37 real MOT test results.

73.0%
Pass Rate
27.0%
Fail Rate
37
Total Tests
80,315
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F MOT Analysis

The 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F has an MOT pass rate of 73.0% based on 37 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 80,315 miles on the odometer. With a 27.0% failure rate, the 2009 Transit 140 T300m Trend F is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 13.5% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 10.8%. Tyres follows at 5.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (37 tests)

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall Transit 140 T300m Trend F page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment13.5%5
2Brakes10.8%4
3Tyres5.4%2
4Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.7%1
5Steering2.7%1
6Suspension2.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 80,315 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.68% per 10K miBrakes1.35% per 10K miTyres0.67% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.34% per 10K miSteering0.34% per 10K miSuspension0.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.6813.5%5
Brakes1.3510.8%4
Tyres0.675.4%2
Emissions & Exhaust0.342.7%1
Steering0.342.7%1
Suspension0.342.7%1

Mileage Statistics

80,315
Mean
84,233
Median
55,737
25th Percentile
131,155
75th Percentile
3.36% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F has an MOT pass rate of 73.0% based on 37 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 80,315 miles on the odometer. With a 27.0% failure rate, the 2009 Transit 140 T300m Trend F is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 80,315 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 13.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 13.5% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 10.8% of failures

Brakes issues account for 10.8% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Tyres — 5.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 5.4% of MOT failures on 2009 Ford Transit 140 T300m Trend F models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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