2009 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FL09 XRH

The 2009 Ford Transit presents a roadworthy status as of the August 2024 test, with a clean pass recorded at 224,720 miles on 2024-08-08. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows two failed tests with no defects logged, on 2024-08-07 and 2023-04-27, both immediately followed by passes at near-identical mileages. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than worsening mechanical condition. Mileage stands at 224,720 against a 17-year life, averaging 13,219 per year and reflecting hard commercial use. The odometer moved only 4,011 miles between the April 2022 pass at 215,759 and the April 2023 fail at 219,709, then 4,414 to the August 2023 pass at 220,123. A further 4,597 miles brought it to the 2024 tests. The sparse five-entry history shows no rapid accumulation spikes, but the consistently high totals imply sustained load on drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should physically inspect the Transit for corrosion on chassis rails and sills, given the age and mileage, as the MOT entries flag no structural defects but do not confirm absence under inspection. The tester noted no advisories on brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions across the record, yet worn coil springs or binding calipers common to high-mileage Transits will not show without a ramp examination. Previous keepers cleared every test without recorded defects, implying routine presentation rather than neglected consumables like tyres or wiper blades. The twin 2023 and 2024 fail-pass pairs at unchanged mileages point to paperwork or retest timing, not deferred maintenance. Verify service history and check for undocumented structural rust before purchase.