FORD TRANSIT2002 · 2.3L GAS BI-FUEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a clear trend of improvement over the last three years. The most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 162,559 miles passed with no recorded defects, marking a significant shift from previous years where minor advisories were present. This suggests that the current owner has addressed outstanding maintenance issues and is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that currently meets all legal requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between January 2021 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 12,615 miles, indicating steady and predictable use rather than long periods of neglect or heavy commercial strain. The intervals between tests are regular, with roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles covered between annual inspections, which provides a reliable history of the mechanical wear and tear expected from a 24-year-old Transit. A physical inspection should focus specifically on the structural integrity of the lower bodywork, as the 2021 test flagged a corro offside outer sill and the 2022 test noted various corrosion throughout. While the tester noted this did not affect structural integrity at that time, rust on older Transits is prone to progressing rapidly if untreated. A buyer should check for bubbling paint or thinning metal around the sill mounting points to ensure the previous corrosion has not developed into a significant structural weakness. The recurring advisories for worn tyres in 2021 and 2022 indicate that previous owners occasionally neglected basic consumable maintenance, though the absence of these faults in the most recent tests suggests this has been rectified. The buyer should still verify the condition of the suspension bushes and brake components, as these are often the first to degrade on a vehicle of this mileage regardless of a clean MOT record.