2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GK03 AED

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 7 October 2022 at 207,890 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening. Structural corrosion, suspension failure, and excessive oil leakage all appeared at that test after earlier passes had shown only minor faults. The record shows a clear decline from a clean pass in September 2020 to a major structural failure two years later. The Transit has covered roughly 9,039 miles per year across its 23-year life, a typical figure for a light commercial. Mileage rose from 193,075 in September 2020 to 203,170 by September 2021, then jumped to 207,890 by October 2022. The final recorded test is nearly four years old relative to today's date, leaving the current mechanical state unverified since that failure. The October 2022 test exposed serious structural defects. The tester found the offside front upper suspension mounting area on the inner wing excessively corroded, reducing structural strength. Both front lower seat belt anchorages showed significantly reduced strength at the inner sills and door steps. A near-side front wheel bearing had play severe enough to risk break-up. Any buyer must inspect the inner sills, door steps, and inner wings for corrosion progression. Recurring faults demand scrutiny of the braking and exhaust systems. The van failed on parking brake inefficiency in 2020 and 2021, with an inoperative offside rear parking brake noted. Exhaust smoke exceeded limits at three separate tests. The engine leaked oil excessively in 2022. A full inspection of brake calipers, rear brake operation, turbo diesel emissions, and the engine sealing is essential before any road use.