2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YP59 TPU

The 2009 Ford Transit holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 8 October 2025 at 124,763 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that has deteriorated over the past two years. The 2023 test at 116,223 miles passed with zero defects, yet the 2024 and 2025 cycles both required retests after failures. Several faults were rectified between the 2025 failure and pass dates, including a non-dipped headlamp, both track rod end ball joints with excessive play, and a worn nearside front tyre. However, two advisories persist across both the 2025 failure and pass: slight distortion on the nearside rear road wheel and an oil leak described as not excessive. The trend is therefore mixed, with safety-critical steering components replaced but minor fluid and wheel issues left unaddressed. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 7,339 miles per year over the vehicle's seventeen-year life, which is typical for a working light commercial van. The record shows a gap of nearly one year between the September 2023 pass at 116,223 miles and the September 2024 failure at 120,107 miles, representing about 3,884 miles in that period. The 2025 tests both recorded exactly 124,763 miles, suggesting the vehicle may have stood unused for several months or that mileage was recorded at the point of test without intermediate use. The data is sparse, with only five recorded tests spanning three years, so any assessment of long-term wear relies heavily on the most recent cycle. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering, given the recurring corrosion advisories on both nearside and offside suspension component mounting prescribed areas flagged in 2024 and 2025. While the tester judged the corrosion not excessive on both occasions, structural rust on a seventeen-year-old commercial vehicle can progress rapidly under load. The nearside rear road wheel distortion advisory also warrants a close check for kerb impact damage or a bent rim, as an unbalanced or distorted wheel can accelerate wear on tyres and rear wheel bearings, the latter having already been flagged as excessive play on the offside rear in the 2024 failure. The persistent oil leak, though minor, should be traced to its source, as even small leaks on older engines can worsen and contaminate clutch or brake components. Finally, verify that both front track rod ends were genuinely replaced after the 2025 failure, as excessive play on both sides simultaneously suggests a prolonged period of neglected steering maintenance.