2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · H10 CBL

The most recent MOT, dated 23 July 2025, shows the Transit passing at 163,316 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and clean; the same-day failure and pass at identical mileage suggests a minor concern was addressed immediately during the test, and the absence of any recorded advisories across all four passes points to a vehicle that has presented consistently well at inspection. There is no evidence of recurring suspension, brake, or structural problems in the official record. The mileage pattern tells a reasonable story for a 15-year-old workhorse. Between the September 2023 test at 144,476 miles and the August 2024 test at 158,287 miles, the van covered approximately 13,811 miles in eleven months, which is consistent with steady commercial use. The gap between August 2024 and July 2025, however, shows only about 5,029 miles in nearly a year, meaning the most recent owner has used the vehicle far less intensively. That recent slowdown is not a fault, but it does mean the vehicle may have sat idle for periods, which can cause binding calipers or perished rubber components even when a test shows nothing. The MOT history itself offers no red flags, so the buyer must rely on their own hands-on inspection to judge consumable condition. At 163,316 miles, routine wear items are the main concern: check the brake discs and pads for lip wear, listen for suspension bushes and coil springs knocking over sharp edges, and examine the chassis and load bay floor for corrosion, particularly around the rear spring mounts and any previously hidden damage. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not guarantee the state of tyres, wipers, or fluid condition on the day, so a professional pre-purchase inspection is still the sensible route before committing.