2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AF07 OGG

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred mechanical repairs and structural degradation. The most recent test in February 2026 at 205,331 miles flagged a worn nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush alongside corrosion on the rear chassis structure. While the vehicle is passing, the recurrence of the same suspension fault across multiple years indicates that the previous owners have opted for the minimum legal requirement rather than performing preventative component replacement. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a nineteen-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. Between the February 2022 and 2026 tests, the Transit covered 21,401 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 5,350 miles annually during that period. This regularity suggests the van is used consistently for work rather than sitting idle for long periods, which explains the expected but gradual wear seen on consumables like brake discs and suspension bushes noted in the earlier records. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the nearside front arm bush has been flagged since at least 2023. The presence of corrosion on the rear vehicle structure within 30cm of a mounting in both the 2025 and 2026 tests requires a close look to ensure the rust has not progressed into a structural failure. Furthermore, the history of pitted and scored brake discs in 2022 followed by thin pads in 2023 suggests a braking system that is nearing the end of its service life and should be checked for current thickness and caliper wear.