2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CV58 ABU

Structural corrosion and chassis integrity are the primary mechanical concerns for this vehicle, with a trend of worsening bodywork degradation. While the vehicle achieved a pass on 13 June 2026, the record highlights significant corrosion across the offside front arch inner, the offside inner structure, and the offside rear outer structure. This follows a major failure in January 2025 concerning excessive damage to the offside front chassis rail mounting area, indicating a history of structural compromise that requires close scrutiny. A recorded mileage of 127,993 miles over seventeen years represents an average annual accumulation of approximately 7,529 miles. This usage pattern is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests a moderate level of wear on the drivetrain and internal engine components. However, the combination of this mileage and the vehicle's age has coincided with the onset of systemic corrosion, which is often more critical than mechanical wear in vans of this era. Immediate attention is required regarding the cooling system and braking hardware. The latest inspection flagged a coolant leak originating from the pump, which necessitates a check for overheating or visible fluid loss around the engine bay. Additionally, the front brake discs are noted as worn, pitted, or scored; during a test drive, feel for any pedal judder or listen for grinding noises under braking that would indicate the discs have deteriorated beyond a serviceable limit. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the offside of the vehicle to assess the extent of the recorded corrosion and the quality of the previous chassis rail repair. Check for any unevenness in the body panels or signs of poor-quality welding on the offside front arch and inner structures. On the road, listen for knocks or rattles over uneven surfaces that could suggest the previous suspension mounting failure has affected the overall stability or alignment of the front end.