2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · CE10 VBC

The 2025‑11‑10 MOT at 194,625 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. Since the 2016 test at 93,593 miles, each annual inspection has produced a pass, showing a stable maintenance record despite earlier failures. The mileage has risen from 110,173 miles in May 2017 to 194,625 miles in November 2025, an average annual increase of roughly 12,000 miles, which is high for a 16‑year‑old van. The only period without a recorded test is between the 2016 and 2015 entries, but the subsequent yearly tests from 2017 onward show a steady climb, with a notable jump from 128,541 miles in April 2018 to 159,496 miles in November 2020. Recurring faults centre on the suspension and braking systems: multiple entries flagged slight to excessive play in anti‑roll bar ball joints, suspension arm bushes and track‑rod ends, while brake pipes showed corrosion on both sides from 2018 onward. Rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored in the 2023 test, and wheel bearings exhibited slight play in 2023 and 2024, with rear diff seals seeping in the same year. These patterns suggest that previous owners have addressed symptoms but have not eliminated the underlying wear in these components. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the anti‑roll bar and suspension linkages for excessive movement, examine brake pipes for rust or blockage, verify the integrity of the rear brake disc and pad thickness, test wheel bearing play, and check for any structural rust beyond surface corrosion. Addressing these items will reveal whether the recent clean MOT reflects genuine mechanical health or merely temporary fixes.