2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · LP10 DWX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 147,751 miles, this followed a failure just twelve days prior. The most recent pass noted that corrosion on the front and rear suspension mounting areas was not excessive, representing a slight improvement from the November 2024 failure where those same areas were flagged for significantly reducing structural strength. This indicates the vehicle is reaching a critical stage where surface rust is becoming structural decay. At 147,751 miles over sixteen years, the Ford Transit has averaged approximately 9,234 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use in recent years, with 5,400 miles covered between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 5,410 miles covered in the following year. This steady mileage pattern suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which likely explains the progressive degradation of the chassis and suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The MOT record highlights recurring issues with corrosion in the front and rear vehicle structures, which previously caused a failure in 2024. The November 2025 failure also identified a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a perished nearside front lower suspension dust cover, indicating that rubber components are reaching the end of their life. Given the history of structural corrosion warnings, a physical inspection should check for thinning metal or perforation in the frame and suspension mounting brackets to ensure the vehicle does not require expensive welding shortly.