2009 FORD TRANSIT 85 T300S FWDHEAVY OIL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a clean pass on 2 May 2025 at 117,891 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the most recent test recording no defects or advisories. This indicates the vehicle met the minimum legal roadworthiness standards as of early 2025, though the lack of advisories over several years is uncommon for a commercial vehicle of this vintage. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 6,935 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between July 2022 and November 2023, where the odometer rose from 99,013 to 110,103 miles. Since the May 2025 test, the vehicle has remained at 117,891 miles, suggesting it has been stationary or used very sparingly for over a year relative to the current date of July 2026. The MOT history is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across a decade of testing. While this suggests a well-maintained vehicle, the pattern of failing and passing within a few days in June 2021, July 2022, and November 2023 is atypical. These rapid turnarounds often indicate minor failures that were rectified immediately, yet the DVSA record does not specify the nature of these faults. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis and underbody for corrosion, as structural rust is a common failure point for 2009 Transits that often goes unmentioned in brief summaries. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, and verify the brake disc thickness and caliper movement. Given the vehicle has sat idle since May 2025, check for flat-spotted tyres and ensure the braking system has not seized due to inactivity.