2009 Ford Motorhome Auto Roller 600 2.4L Diesel · PXZ 7026

The most recent DVSA examination was conducted on 23 September 2025 and the vehicle was presented as a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. Looking at the broader four year history, the results demonstrate a stable and consistent maintenance trend, with each annual test from March 2022 through to September 2025 returning a clean pass and no advisories whatsoever. A completely clear advisory record over four consecutive tests is a positive indicator that the chassis and associated mechanical components have not been approaching wear limits at the time of inspection, suggesting the keeper has either maintained the vehicle proactively or that usage has been light enough to keep wear items comfortably within serviceable condition. There is no deterioration in the test pattern, no repeat advisories, and no escalating concerns, which collectively points to a vehicle that has been managed responsibly throughout its recent life. With 63,322 miles recorded over approximately seventeen years, this motorhome is showing a notably low annual utilisation of around 3,725 miles per year. This figure is considerably below the average for a vehicle of this type, and the implications are twofold. On one hand, the mechanical wear on the engine, transmission, drivetrain, suspension and braking components should be comparatively modest in terms of friction-based deterioration. On the other hand, prolonged standing periods carry their own specific risks, including the degradation of rubber and polymer components through age rather than use, fluid breakdown, corrosion of ferrous components from condensation and infrequent operation, and the seizing or binding of moving parts such as brake caliper pistons. The mileage consistency across the recorded tests should also be verified to confirm there are no unusual gaps or unrecorded periods that might suggest the vehicle has been off the road for extended intervals. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage, age-related usage profile, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on calendar-based deterioration rather than purely wear-related concerns. The tyres warrant particular scrutiny; despite potentially retaining ample tread, the sidewalls of tyres fitted to a 2009 vehicle are highly likely to show perishing, cracking or UV degradation, and any tyres over six or seven years old should be replaced regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion and to ensure the caliper sliders are free, as seized calipers are a common consequence of infrequent use and will produce pulling to one side under braking. The handbrake mechanism, particularly given the rear axle configuration of a motorhome of this size, should be tested on an incline to confirm it holds without excessive travel, and the exhaust should be inspected for internal corrosion at the silencer and rear box, areas prone to rotting through from condensation in vehicles used sparingly. Beyond the braking and rolling components, several other age-sensitive items deserve attention before purchase. The 12 volt auxiliary and starter batteries should be load tested, as battery life is typically five to seven years and the originals will long since have been replaced; a weak battery in a motorhome can also affect habitation systems. All fluid services should be confirmed by way of service history documentation, particularly the engine oil and filter, brake fluid (which is hygroscopic and should be renewed every two years regardless of mileage), coolant, and the gearbox fluid if the unit is automatic. The habitation side of the motorhome, including the leisure battery, water system, gas installation and electrical certification, falls outside the MOT but is essential to verify independently, as it can represent a significant portion of the purchase value. Finally, the bodywork and underside should be examined for evidence of water ingress, structural corrosion and previous repairs, as a motorhome of this age and likely storage history can suffer from sealing degradation around windows, roof joints and external locker doors, all of which are well known failure points on Auto Roller models of this era.