2009 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FJ09 BNE

The 2009 Ford Transit Connect presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 17 March 2026 at 113,745 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable in terms of mechanical condition, though the test history reveals a recurring administrative pattern of initial failures followed by near-immediate passes at almost identical mileages, suggesting documentation or presentation issues rather than worsening mechanical decay. Recorded mileage rose from 103,105 in the 23 March 2024 test to 107,919 by 17 March 2025, then to 113,745 by 17 March 2026, equating to roughly 5,300 to 5,800 miles per year. This sits below the 6,691 annual average for the vehicle's age and implies light commercial use. The clean record across all five entries shows no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, and no gaps exceed twelve months. The repeated fail-pass sequence without recorded defects warrants scrutiny. On 10 March 2026 the tester failed the van at 113,589 miles, then passed it seven days later at 113,745 miles with nothing listed. The same occurred on 14 March 2025 at 107,887 miles followed by a pass on 17 March 2025 at 107,919 miles. A buyer should confirm with the seller what triggered those failures, as DVSA systems sometimes omit minor defect text, and inspect the V5C and any garage invoices for the relevant dates. In person, the buyer should still verify structural integrity underneath the chassis and subframes for rust, check coil springs and binding calipers given the vehicle's 17-year age, and confirm tyre tread and wiper condition. The absence of advisories across four years is reassuring, but the unexplained failures mean a pre-purchase inspection by a independent mechanic remains prudent before completion.