2007 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BJ57 AAE

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 3 January 2025. The maintenance trend indicates a pattern of recurring advisories and periodic failures related to wear and tear, suggesting a reactive approach to maintenance. While the vehicle has successfully passed its recent tests, several defects have persisted as advisories across multiple years without being recorded as rectified. The recorded mileage of 118,722 miles is typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,249 miles per year over 19 years. This suggests a consistent usage history without evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or long periods of standing. A physical inspection should prioritise the braking system, as corrosion on the front and rear brake pipes has been consistently flagged from 2022 through to the most recent test. The rear brake pads have previously failed due to excessive wear. Additionally, the front tyres were recorded as being close to the legal limit in the 2024 and 2025 tests, and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has been noted as having slight play. Further attention is required for the suspension and steering components. The records indicate previous corrosion on both front coil springs and a prior failure of the offside front track rod end ball joint. The windscreen should also be inspected for stone chips, which were noted in the 2023 records.