2009 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF59 HTD

The 2009 Ford Transit Connect presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 29 January 2024 at 348,247 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the vehicle clearing every test from February 2022 onward and showing clean sheets at each pass. No worsening mechanical pattern emerges from the supplied records. Mileage stands at 348,247 against a 17-year lifespan, averaging roughly 20,485 miles per year, which is high for this model age and signals sustained hard use. The record jumps from 337,360 miles on 1 February 2022 to 343,129 on 26 January 2023, then to 348,247 by 29 January 2024, reflecting steady annual accumulation near 5,000 to 6,000 miles rather than rapid bursts. Two failed tests precede passes at identical mileages: 15 October 2021 at 337,336 and 25 January 2023 at 343,129, both with no defects logged, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. Given the sparse advisory data, a buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as high-mileage Transits commonly suffer unseen rust beneath clean MOT sheets. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for wear consistent with 348,000 miles of light commercial duty. The twin zero-defect failures imply previous operators may have presented the van without addressing minor consumable items or paperwork before retest. Physical examination of exhaust emissions and binding calipers remains prudent despite the absent advisories.