2007 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · WA07 AAJ

The vehicle shows a history of recurring structural and mechanical issues that suggest an ongoing battle with corrosion. In the most recent test on November 2025 at 124,212 miles, the Transit passed despite a failure just four days prior. While the owner addressed a corroded offside front brake pipe and an anti-roll bar ball joint, the vehicle still carries advisories for perished rear leaf spring bushes and non-excessive oil leaks. The persistence of pitted and scored brake discs across multiple tests since 2023 indicates a long pattern or a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative replacement. Annual usage has remained remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is typical for a 19-year-old commercial vehicle. However, the low mileage has not prevented significant degradation of the chassis. The record reveals a critical period regarding structural integrity between 2020 and 2023. In November 2023, at 115,477 miles, the tester flagged multiple areas on the nearside and offside rear suspension component mounting points with excessive corrosion that reduced the structural strength of the chassis leg and outrigger. This type of structural rot is a primary concern for a Transit of this age and often progresses beyond simple surface rust. Suspension and steering components show frequent signs of wear and deferred repair. The steering rack inner joints showed play in late 2024, and a nearside front wheel bearing failed with excessive play earlier that same year. The repeated mention of deteriorated ball joint dust covers on the lower arms and anti-roll bars suggests that the rubber components throughout the suspension are reaching the end of their service life. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the chassis outriggergers and mounting points to ensure that the structural corrosion noted in previous years has not progressed into a terminal failure that would necessitate expensive welding repairs.