2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BJ61 AOF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on 18 June 2026 at 198,535 miles secured a pass, it flagged several immediate issues that persisted from previous years. The presence of an ongoing oil leak and worn front tyres across the 2024 and 2026 tests indicates that the owner is only addressing components once they reach a point of failure or legal limit threshold. At 198,535 miles, this Ford Transit shows high-usage characteristics, averaging over 13,000 miles per year. The data shows a significant surge in activity between October 2021 at 184,227 miles and April 2024 at 198,443 miles, covering over 14,000 miles in just two and a half years. This rapid accumulation places heavy strain on the drivetrain and suspension. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows a retest that saw the vehicle failing due to an inoperative engine management system light, which suggests that electronic faults were ignored until a formal inspection forced a resolution. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine to determine the source of the persistent oil leak, as this has been a recorded defect for multiple years since 2023. The misting on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in 2024 suggests the beginning of component failure, which should be checked for further degradation to ensure stable vehicle handling. Furthermore, the recurring missing passenger seat and seat belt across the last three tests highlight a lack of attention to basic vehicle safety and interior integrity. Attention should also be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis, as high-mileage commercial vans often suffer from hidden surface rust that the MOT records do not fully detail until it becomes critical.