2009 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AJ59 DPX

The vehicle currently holds no valid MOT pass, with the most recent test on 22 February 2025 at 244,582 miles resulting in a failure and no defects recorded. This pattern repeats across the history: the Transit Connect failed on 22 February 2024 at 238,539 miles and again on 6 January 2023 at 232,064 miles, each followed days later by a pass or retest with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is neither worsening nor improving; it shows a consistent administrative failure-retest cycle rather than progressive mechanical decline, though the lack of recorded advisories gives no insight into worn consumables or latent corrosion. At roughly 17 years old the van has covered 244,582 miles, an average of 14,387 miles per year and high for its age. Mileage accumulation is steady rather than sporadic: it gained 6,471 miles between the January 2023 test and February 2024, then 6,036 miles to the February 2025 failure. No long standing periods appear in the record. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with every test showing no defects or advisories, which means the database offers no warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural integrity. A buyer should not rely on the absent advisories as proof of condition. The repeated fail-retest pairs with zero defects suggest clerical or presentation issues at the testing station, not a verified roadworthy vehicle. Given the mileage and 2009 chassis age, in-person checks must target front coil springs, track-rod ends, subframe corrosion, and rear brake caliper binding. The high mileage also implies drivetrain and clutch wear beyond MOT scope. Inspect the diesel emissions under load and confirm the 2025 failure cause with the test centre, since the record omits it.