2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SN09 FNX

This seventeen-year-old Transit presents a consistently clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 26 February 2026 passing without any advisories or defects recorded and the prior two annual examinations on 19 February 2025 and 21 February 2024 producing no recorded items either. A single failure is logged on 9 February 2024, but remarkably no specific defect was attributed to that test, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a substantive mechanical failure, as the vehicle passed cleanly at the very next attempt just twelve days later on 21 February 2024. The earlier pass on 7 April 2022 also recorded no defects, meaning across the entire documented MOT history this van has never carried an advisory note and has never failed for a categorised mechanical reason. For a commercial platform vehicle of this age, that represents an unusually tidy compliance history with no flagged wear items to scrutinise. With 95,331 miles accumulated over approximately seventeen years, this Transit averages around 5,600 miles per year, which is notably low for a working commercial vehicle of this type. There is a clear testing gap between April 2022 and February 2024, indicating the vehicle was either off the road, exempt from MOT requirements, or simply not presented for testing during that roughly two-year interval. Such a period of reduced use warrants closer physical scrutiny, particularly around components that suffer from extended standing rather than active wear: brake calipers can seize, brake discs and pads can corrode to the friction material, flexible brake hoses can harden and perish, and suspension bushes and coil springs can degrade through lack of movement. Conversely, the lower overall mileage means the major mechanical assemblies including the engine, gearbox, and clutch have experienced less cumulative stress than a typical high-mileage Transit of this vintage, reducing the probability of internal powertrain wear. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the symptoms of prolonged standing on a test drive. Listen for scraping or grinding from the front brakes on light application, which would indicate corroded discs or binding calipers, and feel for any pulling to one side under steady braking. Test the clutch for any judder or high engagement point that might suggest a seized slave cylinder or contaminated friction material. Inspect the underside closely for any corrosion on brake pipes, fuel lines, and the rear leaf spring mounting areas, as Transits of this generation are known for surface corrosion around load-bearing structural points and the rear axle. Examine the condition of all flexible hoses for cracking or bulging, and check that the parking brake holds firmly on an incline. Given the lack of any recorded advisories, there is no specific flagged component to target, but the two-year testing gap and light-duty usage pattern make a thorough inspection of brake and suspension hardware essential. Cabin and engine bay checks should complement the road test. Verify that the cooling system is fully topped up and free of sludge, as low-mileage short journeys can promote internal corrosion and water pump wear. Inspect the auxiliary drive belt for glazing or cracking, and confirm the steering has no slack at the straight-ahead position, which on a Transit can indicate wear in the track rod ends or steering rack mounting. Confirm the exhaust is securely mounted and free from blowing at the manifold gasket, and check for any oil misting around the cam cover or sump gasket given the vehicle's age. The tyres should be examined for flat-spotting from standing, uneven shoulder wear suggesting alignment issues, and an overall age check if the sidewall date codes indicate they are original to the vehicle. A compression test or oil analysis would provide additional reassurance on the engine's internal health given the unusual usage pattern, but the clean MOT record and low annual mileage suggest this Transit remains a structurally sound candidate provided the standing-related consumables are verified in person.