2009 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FN09 BHX

The 2009 Ford Transit remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the latest DVSA test on 12 August 2025 at 35,848 miles passing with no defects recorded. The three prior passes from August 2024, August 2023 and July 2022 also listed zero advisories on brake discs, suspension or structural integrity. No worsening or recurring faults appear across the sequence. Recorded mileage sits exceptionally low for a 17-year-old van. The odometer read 32,765 miles on 22 August 2023, climbed to 34,387 miles by 2 August 2024 and reached 35,848 miles on 12 August 2025, averaging under 1,700 miles yearly in that span. A notable anomaly occurred on 20 July 2022 when the tester failed the vehicle at 31,185 miles yet recorded no defects, then passed it the next day at 31,186 miles with no defects. This indicates a clerical or presentation issue rather than skipped consumable upkeep such as tyres or wiper blades. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-prone components not always exposed in MOT entries. Check coil springs, suspension bushes and brake discs for latent corrosion or fatigue. Structural integrity around chassis and sills needs close scrutiny for rust given prolonged standing implied by low use. Binding calipers may arise from inactivity; verify each wheel rotates freely. The clean advisory history suggests previous keepers maintained the van lightly or stored it often. Request the official DVSA failure rationale for July 2022 to confirm no suppressed mechanical defect before completing purchase.