2002 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GD02 AEA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring age-related degradation and deferred repairs. The most recent test in December 2025 at 53,909 miles passed despite advisories for a play in the prop shaft bearing and a minor oil leak. While the vehicle has passed its annual inspections, the failure in December 2024 due to multiple tyre and lighting-related faults suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old Ford Transit, averaging approximately 2,246 miles per year to reach the current 53,909 miles. Data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 4,600 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025. However, this low-frequency use likely contributes to the persistent issues seen with rubber-based components, such as perishing tyres and worn suspension bushes, which often suffer more from time and stationary exposure than from high-mileage wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows a clear history of corrosion on multiple brake pipes, including the offside front and central rear sections noted between late 2023 and 2025. Furthermore, the suspension arm pins and anti-roll bar linkages have been flagged as worn across several tests, and the steering rack inner joints reported in 2022 remain a point of potential mechanical concern. The prop shaft bearing should be monitored closely to ensure the slight play noted in 2025 does not progress into a structural failure.