2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GN51 AAZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 21 June 2023 at 117,255 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently returned to a passing standard after initial failures. While the record shows failures in both 2022 and 2023, the immediate re-tests within a few days indicate that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying defects rather than allowing the vehicle to remain in a substandard state. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-five-year Transit, averaging approximately 4,690 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between January 2021 and May 2022, where the vehicle covered only 3,620 miles in over fourteen months. Since the June 2023 test, the van has covered only 1,239 miles in nearly three years. This low annual mileage suggests light commercial use, but it also increases the risk of rubber components degrading, seals drying, and brake components seizing during long periods of inactivity. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as low-mileage older vans often suffer from hidden corrosion that MOT tests do not always catch. The recurring failures in recent years, despite no recorded defects, suggest that minor items like lighting or minor leaks may require frequent attention. Given the long intervals between use, specifically inspect the brake calipers for binding and the suspension bushes for cracking to ensure the low mileage has not led to mechanical neglect.