2010 FORD TRANSIT2.2L Diesel

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a concerning downward trend in maintenance quality, culminating in a failed test in July 2026. While it passed a retest on 6 July 2026 at 180,915 miles, the inspection revealed several immediate advisories including a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot, a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit, and slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. The close proximity of the failure on 2 July 2026, which flagged significant structural corrosion to the offside front sill and an exposed tyre cord, suggests that critical safety repairs were only just addressed to meet minimum standards. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year. The record shows steady usage from 145,857 miles in 2016 to 180,915 miles in 2026. However, the frequency of mechanical issues has increased significantly in recent years. The jump from a clean 2024 test at 175,838 miles to the multiple failures in 2025 and 2026 indicates a shift from routine maintenance to reactive, emergency repairs. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and structural integrity. The July 2026 failure specifically identified significant corrosion on the offside front inner integral body structure, and although the vehicle passed, the rear structure remains noted as modified. This history of structural degradation, combined with earlier reports of corroded brake pipes in 2016 and 2020, suggests a high risk of ongoing rust issues that could compromise the vehicle's long-term viability. Mechanical attention should also be directed toward the suspension and drivetrain. Recurring issues with suspension bushes, ball joints, and CV boots appear throughout the record, from 2014 through to the most recent 2026 advisories. The tester also flagged multiple instances of thinning brake pads and headlight aim issues. Given the recent failure regarding the nearside rear wheel bearing and the CV boot, a physical inspection of all drive shafts, wheel bearings, and steering components is essential to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last test.