2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FP61 JNO

Based on the DVSA MOT records, this 2011 Ford Transit remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend is one of gradual deterioration rather than proactive repair. The most recent test on 15 December 2023 at 137,751 miles passed, yet it flagged a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit, an oil leak, and a brake pipe described as corroded and covered in grease or other material. That brake pipe advisory is not a one-off. It appeared identically in 2022, 2021, and 2020, suggesting the corrosion was never properly addressed, only repeatedly noted. The same pattern applies to rear brake discs, which were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both 2022 and 2021. These are not consumable wear items that reset each year. They point to a vehicle that has been kept running with known defects left unresolved. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. From 90,815 miles in June 2019 to 137,751 miles in December 2023, the van covered roughly 47,000 miles in four and a half years, averaging around 10,400 miles annually. That is slightly above the typical 9,183 miles per year implied by the overall age-based figure, but not unusually so for a working commercial vehicle. There are no alarming gaps in the record. Tests were conducted every December from 2020 through 2023, with a single mid-year test in 2019. The mileage progression between tests is steady and plausible, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously low annual gains that might suggest the van stood idle for long periods or that the odometer has been interfered with. A buyer should treat the recurring brake pipe corrosion as a structural concern, not a minor advisory. Corroded brake lines covered in grease or debris suggest the underbody has been exposed to road salt and moisture without adequate protection, and the corrosion may extend beyond the single pipe mentioned. The handbrake free travel noted in 2021 and 2020, combined with the worn rear discs, indicates the rear braking system has been operating below optimal efficiency for several years. The 2021 advisory for slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is another sign of suspension wear that may have worsened since. Tyre wear appearing repeatedly on different corners suggests possible misalignment or simply a lack of routine tyre rotation and tracking checks. Before committing, a buyer should have a technician inspect the underside for widespread corrosion, particularly around brake lines, fuel lines, and suspension mounting points. The rear brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and run-out, and the handbrake mechanism should be tested for reserve adjustment. The front suspension, especially the anti-roll bar links and lower arm bushes, needs a physical check for play. The oil leak noted in the most recent test should be traced to its source, whether that is a degraded gasket, a weeping seal, or a cracked housing. This is a high-mileage work van that has been serviced just enough to pass its MOT, not enough to correct the faults the testers keep finding.