2009 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YR09 DWK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the vehicle passed its latest test in November 2024 at 162,655 miles, this followed a failure just two weeks prior with only 27 miles later. The record shows persistent issues with suspension components and braking systems that remain unaddressed until they fail inspection. Although the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of worn bushes and perished springs suggests a vehicle that is reaching a stage of significant age-related wear. At 162,655 miles over 17 years, the Ford Transit has averaged approximately 9,500 miles per year, which is consistent with a light commercial vehicle of this era. There is a notable gap in testing data between September 2022 and July 2023, where the vehicle covered only 1,200 miles. However, recent usage has increased significantly, with over 15,000 miles covered in the last fourteen months, indicating the vehicle is currently in active use and placing consistent stress on aging mechanical and rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension assembly. The history repeatedly identifies corrosion in the engine bay, body, and specifically around the seat belt artworkages and sills, which requires close monitoring for deep structural rust. The nearside front suspension arm bushes and bushes have been flagged as worn or perished since 2022, indicating these parts may not have been fully replaced. Furthermore, the fractured rear leaf springs noted in 2023 and the corroded front coil springs suggest the suspension geometry is under significant stress. The braking system also warrants scrutiny due to recent failures. A leaking offside rear caliper and worn discs identified in October 2024 follow previous warnings of thin pads and pitted discs. The most recent test also highlighted all four tyres at the 2mm legal limit, with the rear tyres specifically cracked and perished, suggesting a neglect of basic consumable maintenance. Given the upper oil leak noted across the last three years, the buyer should verify the engine's condition to ensure the leak is not progressing toward a major failure.