2000 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · V922 FNG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a valid MOT certificate issued on 7 May 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable as the most recent test at 144,896 miles was a clean pass with no defects recorded. A pattern of immediate retests is evident, as the vehicle failed on 2 May and 5 May 2025 before passing two days later. This suggests a reactive approach to maintenance where faults are addressed only when flagged by the tester. The recorded mileage of 144,896 miles is low for a twenty six year old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 5,573 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 143,720 miles and the May 2025 pass, the vehicle covered only 1,176 miles. Such low annual usage often indicates the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which can lead to perishing rubber seals, seized brake calipers, or battery degradation. Despite the clean pass in May 2025, the lack of detailed defect data for the failed tests on 2 May, 5 May, and 22 April 2024 is unusual. A buyer must personally inspect the chassis and load areas for structural corrosion, as rust is the primary failure point for Ford Transits of this era. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the suspension bushes and the integrity of the brake lines. Verify the operational status of all electrical components and check for signs of oil leaks from the engine and gearbox. Given the low mileage and the history of rapid fail-pass cycles, a thorough check of the tyre dates is necessary to ensure the rubber has not hardened due to age, regardless of the remaining tread depth.