2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AF11 OSN

The 2011 Ford Transit’s most recent MOT test on 2025-02-21 confirms it remains roadworthy, though the immediate preceding test on 2025-02-20—just one day earlier—was a failure without recorded defects. This abrupt reversal suggests either a minor administrative oversight or a test centre error, as no faults were logged. The vehicle’s overall trend remains stable, with no recurring advisories or defects across five tests spanning nearly four years. The last full pass occurred in January 2024, meaning the current MOT is now over a year old, which is acceptable but not ideal for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The recorded mileage of 114,193 miles over 15 years equates to approximately 7,613 miles annually, a rate consistent with typical light-to-moderate usage. The gaps between tests are irregular, with a 10-day interval between failures in February 2025 and a 13-month gap between the 2024 and 2022 passes. No substantial mileage jumps are evident, though the lack of intermediate tests makes it impossible to confirm whether routine maintenance was consistently performed. The absence of advisories in any test suggests no major deferred repairs were noted by previous inspectors. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of high-wear components that often fail without warning. The suspension—particularly coil springs, bushes, and dampers—should be checked for uneven wear or corrosion, as these are common failure points in a vehicle of this age. Brake discs and calipers warrant scrutiny, especially if the vehicle exhibits uneven braking or a metallic scraping noise, as binding calipers were not flagged in past tests but could develop over time. Structural integrity, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and the rear subframe, should be examined for corrosion, as rust can compromise load-bearing members critical to safety and durability. Finally, the exhaust system should be inspected for leaks or excessive rust, as catalytic converter failures are increasingly common in older diesel vehicles.