2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AF11 TBV

The 2011 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 May 2025 at 168,836 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from May 2022 through June 2023 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 26 May 2023 at 162,006 miles, yet the tester logged no defects, and the vehicle passed six days later on 5 June 2023 at 162,015 miles. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage has accumulated in line with typical use for a 15 year old van. The record shows 155,321 miles in May 2022, rising to 162,015 by June 2023, then 165,879 in May 2024 and 168,836 in May 2025. That equates to roughly 3,000 to 7,000 miles per year across the captured history, well below the 11,256 annual average implied by the total. The sparse but clean record gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or long dormant periods, though the gap between the two 2023 entries is the only irregularity. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as a Transit of this age and mileage is prone to chassis and sill rust even when MOT advisories are absent. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks despite no binding or wear being flagged. The clean pass history implies the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, but the lack of recorded advisories across five tests is unusual for a light commercial vehicle and may reflect lenient testing rather than flawless condition. Given the zero-defect record, no recurring mechanical trend emerges to track. The May 2023 failure with no defects recorded remains unexplained but resolved within days. Prospective purchasers should verify the subframe, exhaust emissions under load, and tyre sidewall condition in person before committing, since the MOT data alone offers no early warning of consumable fatigue.