2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AX11 CEF

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance history showing a trend of worsening mechanical wear as the mileage increased. While the most recent test in January 2023 at 192,491 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just four days prior at 192,327 miles. That failure highlighted significant issues including an excessively worn nearside rear wishbone bush and a nearside front wheel bearing with excessive play. The presence of oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber during the pass indicates the component is nearing the end of its functional life. The vehicle has covered significant mileage for its age, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per year over its fifteen-year life. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a notable gap in records between June 2019 and January 2021, where the vehicle covered over 31,000 miles in eighteen months. This rapid acceleration in use correlates with the shift from clean MOT records in the early years to multiple mechanical failures in the later tests. There is no recorded MOT data for the three years since the January 2023 test, meaning the current state of the vehicle is unknown and the last inspection is now years out of date. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, given the recurring faults with wheel bearings, bushes, and shock absorbers. The previous history of worn tyres on the edges suggests potential alignment issues or persistent suspension wear that may remain unaddressed. The oil leak noted in 2022 requires investigation to determine if it has developed into a more catastrophic seal failure. Given the high mileage and the lapse in professional testing, a comprehensive check for structural corrosion on the chassis and brake line integrity is essential before any purchase.