2005 FORD TRANSIT2.4L Diesel

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 2025‑12‑09 at 240,388 miles, but the test recorded front brake disc wear and general surface corrosion on most chassis components. The preceding test only six days earlier had failed, citing rear brake imbalance, excessive fluctuation and binding, a non‑working direction indicator, incorrect headlamp aim, and significant corrosion reducing front structural rigidity. The rapid resolution of the failure suggests a stable condition at the moment, yet the car remains close to the limits of roadworthiness with several active advisories. Mileage accumulation has slowed markedly in the past year. Between the October 2024 test (239,412 miles) and the December 2025 pass (240,388 miles) the vehicle added just 976 miles over roughly 15 months, far below the historic average of about 11,500 miles per year for a 21‑year‑old transit. The two most recent tests are only days apart, indicating minimal use and possible storage periods. Overall, the mileage pattern remains typical for the vehicle’s age, but the recent low increase points to lighter duty cycles. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads for pitting, scoring and thinning, and test rear brake balance for imbalance or binding. The front chassis and surrounding structure must be examined for corrosion that has already reduced rigidity, and the rear leaf‑spring shackle pins and suspension arm bushes should be checked for wear. Track rod ends and the steering rack inner joints show recurring play and need thorough movement testing. Headlamp aim, dip and main‑beam operation, together with the direction indicator, must be verified, as must tyre condition and wiper effectiveness. Exhaust and brake‑pipe corrosion are also evident and should be assessed for further degradation.