2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AK05 WDL

The 2005 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 December 2025 at 136,681 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Three prior consecutive passes between 2021 and 2024 show no advisories or mechanical faults, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that clears the statutory roadworthiness threshold without recurring concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 136,681 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 6,509 miles per year which is typical for a light commercial of this vintage. The test history shows a clean and sparse record: 122,990 miles on 25 August 2021, then 130,072 on 1 November 2023, 133,024 on 29 November 2024, and 136,681 on 16 December 2025. The gap between the 2021 and 2023 entries spans over two years, suggesting the van may have seen limited use or lapsed testing in that window, though subsequent annual tests confirm consistent ~3,000 mile yearly use. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points common to Transits of this era, particularly chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting faces, as the MOT record notes no advisories but does not capture out-of-test rust progression. The absence of flagged brake discs, calipers, or suspension bushes across all entries implies no active wear trend, yet aged rubber components such as suspension bushes and door seals warrant hands-on checks given the vehicle's 2005 build date. Given the clean test lineage and average mileage, the van reflects an ownership pattern of basic statutory compliance rather than neglected consumables. Verify service history independently and confirm the two-year gap did not conceal off-road deterioration before purchase.