2009 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · RF58 FPL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards recurring consumable component failure. The most recent test in December 2023 at 332,076 miles identified thin rear brake pads and a worn nearside rear disc, alongside an offside rear inner tyre approaching the legal limit. This follows a pattern seen in November 2022 where all four brake pads and discs were flagged for wear, indicating that the braking system is nearing the end of its service interval. At 332,076 miles, this Transit has covered a significant distance, averaging approximately 19,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent high-level usage, with nearly 2,000 miles covered between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and over 8,000 miles between the 2018 and 2022 inspections. While the regularity suggests the vehicle was used actively for work, the high cumulative mileage places extreme stress on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and steering geometry, as anti-roll bar linkage ball joints were noted for play in 2022 and a nearside ball joint was flagged in 2015. The propshaft universal joint, previously identified as worn in 2016, should be checked for vibration or play under load. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points is also critical, although no major failures have been recorded in the provided history despite the high wear on consumables.