2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AV07 LXP

The vehicle is not currently roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 2024‑01‑19 at 185 624 miles failed with a comprehensive list of defects. The 2023 test had passed with only minor advisories, but the 2024 outcome shows a rapid decline. The tester flagged binding power steering, a missing rear leaf spring, extensive corrosion of the integral body structure on all four corners, worn suspension arm bushes, brake inefficiency and imbalance, non‑functioning rear stop lamps and registration plate lamps, and an exhaust that could not be tested due to excessive smoke. This cluster of failures indicates a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable or improving condition. Mileage progression aligns with a typical 19‑year‑old vehicle. Between 2014 and 2024 the odometer advanced from roughly 107 000 to 185 624 miles, averaging about 9 770 miles per year. Annual MOT intervals are consistent, with mileage gains of roughly 10 000 miles up to 2020, then a slower rise of 4 000–5 000 miles in the last two years. No significant gaps in testing are evident, suggesting regular but increasingly problematic use. A prospective buyer should inspect the steering column for power‑steering operation and any adverse pull, examine the integral body panels for corrosion‑induced loss of rigidity (offside and near side front and rear), and verify the rear leaf spring and front suspension arm bushes for wear or absence. Brake performance must be checked for imbalance, pad wear, and efficiency of both service and parking brakes. Lighting circuits for rear stop lamps, registration plate lamps, and the rear fog lamp should be tested, as should tyre tread depth on the offside front tyre. Finally, the exhaust system should be observed for smoke or vapour, and the brake discs inspected for scoring or corrosion. These hands‑on checks will reveal whether the documented defects have been remedied or remain a risk.