2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LD61 LUB

The 2025‑09‑26 MOT at 170,051 miles passed with only rear and front brake discs showing wear, confirming current roadworthiness while indicating a stable or improving maintenance trend despite earlier reports of brake pipe corrosion. The mileage record shows a steady rise of roughly 11,300 miles per year since 2011, which aligns with typical usage for a 15‑year‑old van; however, the interval from the February 2023 test (157,053 miles) to the April 2024 test (159,614 miles) added only about 2,500 miles, whereas the period to the September 2025 test contributed over 30,000 miles, suggesting a recent acceleration in usage that may have increased wear on consumables. A buyer should inspect the brake system closely, verifying disc thickness, pad condition and the integrity of any replaced brake pipes, while also checking for residual corrosion on suspension components such as wheel bearings, anti‑roll bar linkages and bushes that have been repeatedly flagged. Structural rust under the underseal, especially around chassis rails, should be examined, along with the exhaust system for DPF smoke and service brake lag, and the parking brake and wiper performance must be confirmed in person. In summary, the van is presently roadworthy, but the history of brake pipe corrosion, recurring suspension wear and tyre and wiper issues warrants a thorough on‑site inspection of brakes, suspension, structural integrity and exhaust components before purchase.