2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FV57 DHO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in structural integrity and mechanical reliability. While the most recent test on 21 January 2025 at 238,521 miles resulted in a pass, the record shows a history of significant failures and recurring issues. The vehicle has consistently struggled with serious corrosion and electrical faults, and the recent pass follows a failure just five days earlier on 16 January 2025. The persistence of an oil leak, noted in multiple tests from 2022 through 2025, suggests a long-standing maintenance item that has not been fully resolved. The mileage accumulation is high and consistent with a heavy-duty commercial workhorse, averaging approximately 12,500 miles per year over its nineteen-year lifespan. The data shows steady usage, with the mileage increasing from 119,725 in 2017 to 238,521 in early 2025. There are no significant gaps in usage, but the high mileage combined with the age of the vehicle explains the rapid deterioration of consumable parts and the onset of heavy structural decay. The heavy usage likely accelerates the wear on the suspension and braking systems already flagged in the records. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and bodywork due to extensive and recurring corrosion. The records from 2024 and 2025 highlight severe issues, including corroded chassis legs, sills, outriggers, and cross members, alongside very heavy corrosion to the front steps. Previous failures specifically mentioned structural rigidity being significantly reduced in the sills and wheel arches. The presence of grease on brake pipes, as noted in the January 2025 test, suggests an attempt to mask corrosion on the nearside and offside rear brake lines, which requires immediate physical verification. Mechanical attention should also be directed toward the supplementary restraint system and the braking components. The SRS warning lamp has appeared as a recurring failure in 2021, 2023, and 2025, indicating a persistent fault in the airbag system that may be costly to diagnose. The history of parking brake inefficiency and stiff calipers, alongside previous issues with track rod ends and suspension bushes, suggests the entire underside requires a comprehensive assessment. The combination of structural rust and unresolved electrical faults makes this a high-risk vehicle for a buyer.