2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · VN09 OTT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but exhibits a concerning trend of structural and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in July 2024 at 135,690 miles, the record reveals a history of failing on safety-critical items immediately prior. The maintenance pattern suggests a reactive approach where repairs are only undertaken when they trigger an MOT failure, rather than through a preventative service schedule. At approximately 17 years old with 135,690 miles on the clock, this Transit averages a usage of roughly 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant jump of 15,000 miles between July 2022 and July 2023, and another 15,000 miles between June 2023 and July 2024. This consistent annual mileage suggests regular use, but the age of the vehicle places high stress on rubber components and metal integrity against environmental corrosion. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's chassis. The record from June 2023 identified significant corrosion in the sills and inner body structure that reduced structural rigidity. Although the 2024 test noted that rigidity was not yet significantly reduced, the nature of rust on these Transits is typically rapidly progressive. You should check for deep scaling or thinning metal in the wheel arches and sills to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond repair. Mechanical attention is also required for the front suspension and braking. The 2024 test flagged thin brake pads and pitted or scored discs on the front axle, along with play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. Given the previous failure of a split CV boot in 2023, the drives shafts should be inspected for grease leakage or play. The recurring mention of lighting failures and worn tyres indicates that basic consumable checks are frequently overlooked by the current owners.