2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BD61 OKS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 166,275 miles resulted in a pass, it highlighted immediate wear on the nearside front tyre and thinning brake discs. This follows a significant failure in October 2024 where multiple critical brake lines and suspension components were flagged, indicating that the vehicle is prone to developing structural corrosion and mechanical fatigue. At 166,275 miles over 15 years, the Transit averages approximately 11,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical commercial use for this age. The mileage accumulation shows steady intervals, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 10,300 miles in the following year leading up to the latest test. This consistent workload suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which explains the accelerated wear on the braking system and suspension hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as recurring corrosion in the brake pipes was noted in 2023 and 2024, leading to a total failure of all lines. The inspector should also check for signs of fresh grease or play in the front suspension, specifically the offside front ball joint and suspension arm bushes which have previously failed inspection. Furthermore, the 2023 advisory regarding corrosion on the nearside rear sill requires a close look at the chassis structural integrity to ensure that rust has not progressed beyond the surface level since that report.