2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AD06 UJF

The Ford Transit presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 17 May 2025 at 180,645 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, though the pattern of immediate pass-fail-pass cycles in 2024 and 2025 suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. No advisories or faults were logged at any stage, so the record shows no worsening condition. Recorded mileage sits at 180,645 against a 2006 build, equating to roughly 9,000 miles per year and typical for the age. The odometer moved only 246 miles between the July 2022 test (180,399) and February 2024 (180,626), then just 12 miles to the May 2025 pass. Such minimal accumulation over three years implies the van stood idle for long periods or covered only short local trips, which can encourage corrosion and seized components even where the test shows clean. The repeated fail-pass pairs on 21 to 22 February 2024 and 14 to 17 May 2025 at identical or near-identical mileages warrant scrutiny. DVSA logs no defect text, so the failures likely involved documentation, lighting, or plates rather than recorded mechanical fault, but a buyer should confirm the reasons with the test stations. Given the low recent use and 20-year age, inspect brake discs and calipers for binding or rust, check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and examine chassis and sills for structural corrosion. Despite the clean certificate trail, the sparse record and stagnant mileage mean a physical inspection carries more weight than the MOT alone. Verify the actual failure causes from 2024 and 2025, test drive for drivetrain slack, and confirm exhaust emissions and tyre condition before purchase.