2012 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · HG12 KME

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on September 24 2024 at 207,599 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a concerning pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2023 and 2024, the vehicle failed the test just three to twelve miles after the previous pass, suggesting that the owner only performs necessary repairs or adjustments when specifically prompted to pass the annual inspection rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit has covered 207,599 miles, averaging approximately 14,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent high usage over the last three years, with roughly 2,300 miles covered between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 1,900 miles between August 2023 and August 2024. This high rate of accumulation places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The fact that the vehicle fails repeatedly shortly after a pass indicates that it is operating on the edge of its legal limits for many components, ### A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity for advanced corrosion, as these are common failure points on Transits of this age. Given the recurring failures, the inspector should check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop arms for signs of excessive play or wear. Particular attention should be paid to brake calipers for binding and the thickness of discs, as the history suggests the vehicle is only serviced when components reach a critical failure threshold.