2010 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EX60 KLE

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy and exhibits a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical condition. The most recent test on 15 May 2026 at 151,771 miles resulted in a comprehensive failure involving multiple critical safety and structural defects. While the vehicle passed in April 2024, the subsequent two years show a rapid decline in the integrity of the chassis, moving from minor surface corrosion to severe structural failure in just over two years. The recorded mileage of 151,771 miles is consistent with a 16-year-old commercial vehicle averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The data shows high-frequency testing in the last year, with three tests occurring between April 2025 and May 2026. This suggests the owner was attempting to address faults as they appeared or was rather than waiting for the annual renewal. However, the mileage accumulation is steady, indicating the vehicle has been used regularly but has lacked the preventative maintenance required to stop the progression of mechanical and structural failures. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and inner sills, as the MOT record flags a persistent history of excessive corrosion. The 2024 failure identified structural strength loss in the wheel arches and sills, which escalated by May 2026 to excessive corrosion on the nearside rear inner structure near a body mounting. Furthermore, the seat belt anchorages have been flagged as having significantly reduced strength in both 2024 and 2026. These are deep-seated structural issues that indicate the vehicle's frame is reaching the end of its cost-effective life. The suspension and braking systems also require immediate attention. The record shows a recurring pattern of worn and pitted brake discs across all four tests, culminating in thin pads and discs during the 2026 failure. The suspension is in poor condition, with fractured leaf springs, excessively worn anti-roll bar bushes, and play in the steering rack inner joints. The presence of a worn nearside front wheel bearing and multiple worn suspension arm bushes suggests that the entire front end requires a significant overhaul. Given the structural rot, the vehicle represents a high financial risk.