2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · CT60 DFD

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025‑12‑22 at 121 511 miles, yet the test still recorded an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, a non‑service tyre flat, a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush and a minor oil leak. The pattern of similar suspension and brake‑related advisories across the last three years indicates a stable to slightly worsening condition rather than clear improvement. Mileage accumulation has slowed in the latest period. Between the 2024‑07‑05 test at 120 481 miles and the December 2025 tests the increase was only 1 030 miles over roughly 17 months, compared with a 9 235‑mile rise between mid‑2023 and mid‑2024. The average of about 8 100 miles per year remains typical for a 15‑year‑old Transit, and the tight spacing of the failed and passed tests in December 2025 suggests prompt corrective work, though the same fault categories reappear. A buyer should inspect the nearside front suspension arm pin/bush for excessive play, check the offside rear anti‑roll bar attachment bracket for signs of detachment, and examine the oil system for the source of the leak. Brake discs show pitting and the brake pipes remain corroded with grease; visual checks for scoring and proper routing are essential. The registration plate lamp should be tested for full operation and the flat tyre replaced or repaired. Structural corrosion is evident at the sill but the test notes rigidity is not yet significantly reduced. Additional hands‑on checks include testing the anti‑roll bar ball joints for looseness, probing the suspension mounts for vague movement, verifying brake pedal feel and listening for pipe leaks, and confirming tyre pressure and tread depth meet the 1.6 mm legal limit. A close look at the body sill corrosion and a functional test of the registration plate illumination will complete the pre‑purchase assessment.