2009 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · DU09 BAO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 99,303 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in February 2025 and February 2023, suggesting that the owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that prevents recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,841 miles per year. The data shows a steady increase in usage, with 14,000 miles covered between February 2023 and February 2024, and another 12,382 miles recorded before the most recent test. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown. The single failure on February 14, 2024 at 72,641 miles, followed by a pass the very next day, indicates a minor issue that was rectified immediately without suggesting a deeper mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Ford Transit Connects of this era are prone to corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, which the MOT does not always catch until structural integrity is compromised. Given the low usage, check for perished suspension bushes and cracked brake hoses, as these parts degrade regardless of distance driven. The clean history suggests the vehicle has been maintained, but a thorough check of underside rust and the condition of the exhaust system remains essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked long periods of stationary storage.