2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BX59 EYD

The most recent MOT was on 2022-04-26 — over four years ago — and the vehicle has not been tested since. That means it’s currently untaxed, uninsured for road use, and legally unroadworthy unless a new MOT has been completed off-record (not reflected here). Multiple serious defects recurred across successive tests: rear brake pads worn very low (2022), front and rear pads below 1.5 mm (2020), rear brake discs worn (2022), offside front brake pipe corroded and covered in grease (2022), and suspension mounting corrosion noted in 2020 and 2022. The 2020 failure included a fractured leaf spring and excessive track rod end play — both major safety items — suggesting underlying structural and steering wear. The defect pattern is worsening: corrosion appears in multiple locations (seat belt anchorage, suspension mount, brake pipe), brake components consistently reach critical wear thresholds, and high-load parts like leaf springs have failed outright. No evidence of systematic remediation — e.g., the corroded brake pipe was still present in 2022, and seat belt anchorage corrosion persisted from 2020 to 2022. At 172,208 miles and 16 years old, annual mileage (~10,763) is broadly typical — neither unusually low nor excessively high. But the recurring corrosion, brake wear, and suspension faults suggest this van has seen sustained commercial use rather than light or intermittent duty. There’s no sign of long-term storage or under-use; instead, the wear is consistent with regular, heavy-duty operation — possibly without rigorous maintenance. Before buying, inspect the offside seat belt anchorage at the door pillar for cracking or movement — this was flagged as strength-compromised in 2020 and still corroded in 2022.