2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BK09 VRW

The most recent MOT test on this 2009 Ford Transit, conducted on 27 June 2023, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy under current DVSA standards. However, the pattern of repeated failures—twice in 2022 and again in 2023—without recorded defects suggests either administrative oversights in the testing process or a vehicle that narrowly avoided more serious issues. The last pass date, 16 May 2022, is now over four years out of date, placing the vehicle well beyond the standard 12-month MOT validity window. This delay alone raises concerns about whether the vehicle has been properly maintained or even driven since then. The recorded mileage of 204,590 miles over 17 years equates to an average of around 12,000 miles per year, which is unusually high for a commercial van of this age. The gaps between tests—particularly the 17-month interval between the 2022 and 2023 failures—indicate either inconsistent usage or prolonged periods off the road. Such mileage suggests accelerated wear on high-stress components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain elements, while the lack of recent movement may contribute to issues like seized wheel bearings or degraded brake fluid. The absence of a service history or mileage increments between tests further complicates assessing true wear patterns. Given the repeated MOT failures without defects, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, focusing on worn or leaking shock absorbers and deteriorated bushes, particularly at the rear where binding brakes were implied in past tests. The brakes themselves warrant thorough checking for uneven wear, warped discs, or seized calipers, especially if the vehicle has stood unused for extended periods. Structural integrity should also be scrutinised, particularly for signs of corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, as rust can compromise load-bearing components critical to a van’s stability. Finally, the exhaust system and emissions controls should be inspected for leaks or excessive smoke, as these are common failure points in older vans with high mileage.