2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LG57 AFN

Persistent issues with steering, suspension, and fluid containment define the mechanical profile of this Ford Transit, with the most recent test on 2022-07-08 revealing a series of advisories that suggest ongoing wear in several critical areas. While the vehicle passed its 2022 inspection, the record shows a pattern of component degradation, including a steering rack inner joint with offside play, a deteriorating front exhaust flexi joint, and a nearside differential seal leak. The presence of corroded front coil springs and a distorted offside rear road wheel rim indicates that the chassis and wheel components have been subject to significant stress or environmental damage. The vehicle has covered 117,182 miles over its nineteen-year lifespan, representing an average annual accumulation of approximately 6,167 miles. This relatively low annual mileage is consistent with a vehicle that has seen light or intermittent use rather than heavy commercial haulage. Mechanically, this usage pattern means that while the drivetrain may have lower cumulative wear than a high-mileage commercial equivalent, the vehicle is more susceptible to age-related issues such as seal degradation, rubber component perishing, and surface corrosion due to longer periods of inactivity or lower operating temperatures. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the steering and suspension systems during a test drive. The recorded advisory regarding offside play in the steering rack inner joint, combined with previous failures involving ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages, necessitates a thorough check for any wandering steering, notched sensations through the wheel, or audible knocks and clunks when traversing uneven surfaces or turning the wheel at low speeds. The reported corrosion on the front coil springs and previous advisories regarding non-structural corrosion on the offside front should be visually inspected to determine if the oxidation is progressing toward structural components. Further inspection is required regarding the reported nearside oil leak from the differential seal and the exhaust gas leak at the front flexi joint. A driver should listen for changes in exhaust note or increased vibration under acceleration, which could indicate the leak is worsening. Additionally, the distorted offside rear wheel rim should be checked for any signs of vibration or uneven tyre wear. Given the history of brake disc pitting and worn tyres, the braking performance should be evaluated for any pedal judder or pulling to one side, ensuring that the previous advisories regarding brake component wear have been adequately addressed.