FORD TRANSIT2007 · 2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle maintains a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed the latest test in October 2025 at 182,677 miles, it carried numerous advisories regarding multiple oil leaks and tyre wear. The record shows a significant failure in October 2024 due to critical structural corrosion on the inner sills and seat belt anchorages. Although these specific structural failures were rectified, the subsequent appearance of multiple leaks suggests the vehicle is reaching a stage of significant component fatigue. At 182,677 miles over 19 years, the Transit has averaged approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a period of high activity with nearly 10,000 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 6,700 miles followed by October 2025. This consistent usage indicates the vehicle has been used regularly, which places continuous stress on the aging power steering and suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the inner sills and wheel arches to ensure the structural repairs from the 2024 failure are robust and not suffering from active corrosion. The recurring oil leaks from the front, nearside rear, and offside rear indicate multiple failing seals or gaskets that will require monitoring to prevent catastrophic failure. Furthermore, the power steering seepage and the anti-roll bar linkage have shown signs of wear and damage across multiple tests, suggesting that further suspension overhaul may be imminent. Given the previous failure for brake efficiency in 2024, the braking system and brake pipes should be checked for continued corrosion and thinning.