2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BJ62 VCA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in October 2022 at 190,044 miles passed without new advisories, though it noted slight corrosion under the body, sills, and arches. Given that nearly four years have passed since this last recorded MOT, the current state of the mechanical components and structural integrity is unknown and the vehicle is significantly out of test, potentially masking developing degradation in components. At 190,044 miles, this Transit has averaged approximately 13,575 miles per year, which is consistent with heavy commercial use. The data shows a significant mileage spike between September 2019 and September 2021, where the vehicle covered 33,625 miles in just two years. This high rate of accumulation places extreme strain on the drivetrain and suspension, which is evidenced by the multiple failures related to the steering rack and brake lines during that high-mileage period. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and braking systems due to recurring faults. The tester flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joints and a worn track rod end in 2020, followed by a failure for a missing rack gaiter in 2021. The offside front brake pipe showed persistent corrosion and was covered in grease across multiple tests, suggesting an attempt to hide rust rather than replace the hardware. Particular attention should be paid to the rear hub seals which were confirmed leaking in 2020. Structural integrity noted in the 2022 test on the sills and arches represents a long-term risk for a vehicle of this age. While the vehicle passed at that time, the high mileage and exposure to road salts often accelerate structural rot in Ford Transits. The previous failure for an insecure central exhaust system in 2021 also suggests that the mounting hardware may be subject to significant stress or vibration from high-mileage operation.