FORD TRANSIT2003 · 2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a consistent pass record despite its age. The most recent test on 21 November 2025 at 149,058 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a failure just eight miles prior on the same day, which suggests a minor adjustment or component replacement was rectified immediately. The overall trend indicates that the current maintenance regime is proactive in addressing immediate failures to ensure the vehicle meets legal standards. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 149,058 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,481 miles, which is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with roughly 2,000 miles covered between November 2023 and October 2024, and another 2,472 miles covered between October 2024 and November 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often leads to seal degradation or brake corrosion from inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as older Transits are prone to significant corrosion that may not always trigger a failure until critical. While the recent history is clean, the age of the vehicle means that suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are likely nearing the end of their service life. Given the failures noted in November, a thorough check of the brake lines and mounting components is advisable to ensure that no underlying mechanical issues are developing between the annual test cycles.