2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · GU10 XKG

The Transit presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test in December 2025 at 70,900 miles shows a clear worsening trend compared to previous years. A failed attempt on the 9th of December flagged an offside stop lamp, corroded front brake pipe, a rear axle oil leak, and a damaged nearside front sill. The pass achieved later that same day at the identical mileage suggests these were rectified, but the underlying pattern is concerning. Brake disc pitting has appeared on every test since December 2023, indicating the vehicle has been running on scored surfaces for at least two years without disc replacement. The rear axle oil leak and damaged sill are new failures that point to deferred structural and mechanical work. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 2010 commercial vehicle. At roughly 4,431 miles per year, the van has seen light use or extended periods of standing. The record shows a gap of approximately 5,444 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, then a jump of 5,731 miles in the following year. This uneven accumulation pattern can cause specific issues. Long periods of inactivity accelerate rubber component perishing, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation, while the recent mileage increase may have exposed latent faults that sat dormant. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear axle and nearside sill area. The rear axle oil leak could stem from a pinion seal or half-shaft seal failure, and the damaged nearside front sill raises questions about localised corrosion or impact damage that may compromise structural integrity. The corroded front brake pipe flagged in December 2025 needs verification that it was properly replaced rather than cleaned, as corrosion under grease is a known masking tactic. Inspect all four brake discs for scoring depth and run-out, and check the offside stop lamp circuit for intermittent faults. The recurring inner seat belt anchorage corrosion noted in 2023, combined with the current sill damage, suggests the offside lower body and rear load area deserve close scrutiny for hidden rust.