2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · ML09 VOY

The Ford Transit presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 4 February 2026 at 178,511 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of administrative failures preceding passes rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared the test cleanly in October 2023 at 163,597 miles and again in February 2026, indicating no escalating defect profile across the recorded period. Recorded mileage rose from 163,597 in October 2023 to 171,649 by October 2024, then to 178,511 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 8,000 miles per year, below the 10,501 annual average implied by the vehicle's age, suggesting moderate use for a 17-year-old light commercial. The two failure entries from 29 January 2026 and 14 October 2024 both show zero defects recorded at identical mileages to the subsequent passes, meaning the rejections stemmed from documentation or presentation issues rather than wear on tyres, brakes, or suspension components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the MOT record logs no advisories but a 2009 van at 178,511 miles is prone to hidden rust. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks despite the clean test outcomes. The repeated no-defect failures hint the previous keeper deferred paperwork rather than skipped mechanical upkeep, yet consumable items like wiper blades and exhaust emissions should be verified on site before purchase.