2009 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GO06 LUS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of mechanical neglect and reactive repairing. While it passed the most recent test in January 2026 at 91,401 miles, it failed that same session due to critical safety failures including bald tyres and multiple suspension defects. The persistence of specific issues, such as worn suspension arm bushes and pitted front brake discs, across several years of testing indicates that components are only being addressed when necessary to pass an MOT rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a springer-year-old Ford Transit, averaging approximately 5,377 miles per year. There is a significant gap of only 1,896 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 6,200 miles leading into early 2026. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, it often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the recurring corrosion and worn suspension bushes noted despite the low distance travelled. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as both nearside and offside inner suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn in 2024 and 2026. The presence of corroded enough pipes from front to rear noted in 2026, following a similar advisory on rear pipes in 2025, suggests significant environmental corrosion that may lead to future fluid leaks. Furthermore, the 2025 advisory regarding structural corrosion requires a close-up inspection of the chassis to ensure that the structural rigidity has not been compromised beyond what the tester noted at that time.