2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · A13 FBL

The 2011 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 178,798 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available data, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The history shows a recurring administrative pattern of an initial failure followed by a same-day pass at identical mileage, which points to paperwork or procedural correction rather than unresolved mechanical defect. Recorded mileage rose from 173,155 at the January 2024 test to 177,339 by January 2025, then to 178,798 at the January 2026 test. That equates to roughly 4,184 miles in year one and 1,459 miles in year two, well below the vehicle's 15-year average of about 11,920 miles per year. The sparse three-year record with clean results gives little insight into component condition, but the sharp drop in annual use suggests the van stood idle for long periods in its later life. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the long stationary intervals that accelerate corrosion and seized calipers. The DVSA record notes no structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, yet the absence of advisories on a 15-year-old commercial vehicle often means the tester logged only mandatory failures. Check the subframe and sills for rust, and confirm the tyres and wiper blades are not perished from storage. The twin failure-pass entries on 13 and 21 January 2025, then again on 16 January 2026, imply the previous owner relied on the MOT bay to surface any omission rather than conducting routine pre-test checks.