2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DS12 BXC

The 2012 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 2026-06-22, though this followed a failure just fourteen days prior on 2026-06-08. The maintenance trend appears stable but heavily reliant on immediate repairs to pass rather than proactive upkeep. The tester flagged a persistent oil leak across multiple tests, and recurring steering rack inner joint play remains unaddressed. While the parking brake efficiency was rectified between the June tests, the vehicle presents a pattern of deteriorating components rather than consistent preventative maintenance. Accumulating 159,285 miles over fourteen years yields an average annual mileage of roughly 11,378 miles, typical for a commercial vehicle of this age. However, the recent usage pattern reveals a different figure. Between the June 2023 test at 140,395 miles and the June 2026 test at 159,285 miles, the vehicle covered just 18,890 miles over three years. This drop to approximately 6,300 miles per year suggests lighter recent use or extended periods standing, which can exacerbate corrosion and seize components rather than keeping them freely moving. A physical inspection must prioritize structural integrity and steering components. The recurring play in both front steering rack inner joints, combined with historical track rod end wear, indicates a steering assembly that has seen considerable neglect. Corroded brake pipes, particularly the offside front line covered in grease, suggest superficial masking of underlying deterioration rather than proper replacement. The nearside front outer sill corrosion and the offside rear suspension mounting area corrosion flagged in 2025 warrant a thorough check for structural weakening. Uneven inner edge wear on both rear tyres points to suspension misalignment or worn suspension bushes, likely exacerbated by the recent low mileage and standing time. Buyers should verify the repair quality of the parking brake and expect imminent replacement of the worn front brake discs and rear tyres.