2009 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AE09 OPP

The 2009 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 23 May 2024 at 256,599 miles, with no defects logged. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the record shows two prior fail/pass pairs within days of each other that left no defect detail, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at test rather than resolved mechanical faults. At over 17 years old the van carries high mileage for its age and the recent history is clean of advisories. Mileage climbed from 173,362 at the 16 September 2021 test to 211,851 by 24 October 2022, then to 256,599 by 16 May 2024. That averages roughly 15,000 miles per year across the span, with the heaviest jump of about 44,700 miles falling between late 2022 and mid 2024. A 19-month gap separates the 2022 and 2024 tests, so the buyer loses visibility on wear accrued in that window. The sparse record shows no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns formally noted at any stage. Given the high 256,599-mile count and the unexplained fail entries on 16 May 2024 and 24 October 2022 with zero defects recorded, a buyer should physically verify the tester's findings. Inspect front suspension arms and bushes, rear leaf springs, brake discs and calipers for binding, and the chassis outriggers and sills for structural rust. The 2.2 TDCi drivetrain at this mileage warrants a cold-start check for smoke and turbo boost loss. The absence of advisories across the last three passes does not confirm fault-free condition on a Transit of this age and use. Prior owners kept the van tested and running but left the history opaque through near-identical fail and pass dates. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the vehicle remains essential before commitment.