2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · DT10 FVC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in structural and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in March 2025 at 146,382 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior. That failure revealed critical structural corrosion across the offside sill, central outer structure, and the front floor to sill area. This level of oxidation indicates that the vehicle's primary integrity has been compromised, a type of issue that often requires major welding work rather than simple repairs. At 146,382 miles over 16 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,150 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light commercial usage for this age. However, the mileage accumulation between tests shows irregular intervals. The vehicle covered roughly 7,700 miles between January 2023 and February 2024, and another 7,600 miles between February 2024 and March 2025. This consistent usage suggests active service, which has accelerated the degradation of the various components noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody, specifically targeting the areas where the tester flagged significant rigidity loss in March 2025. The history shows a persistent pattern of neglected braking components, with nearside front and offside rear brake pipes flagged as corroded and covered in 2023 and 2024. The presence of grease on these pipes often suggests an attempt to mask corrosion from inspectors, which is a red flag for maintenance. The suspension system also shows signs of ongoing wear, with advisories for worn arm bushes and leaf spring anchor pins appearing in 2023 and 2024. The failure for a deteriorated ball joint dust cover in 2025 further confirms a lack of preventative maintenance on rubberized parts. Given the recorded structural failures and the recurring issues with corrosion and suspension, this vehicle carries a high risk of further MOT failures and significant repair costs in the immediate future.