2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MV62 OGP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical components and suspension integrity. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 119,546 miles, this followed a failure just two weeks prior. The February 2026 failure revealed significant structural issues, including a fractured rear leaf spring shackle and multiple corroded brake pipes. Although these specific faults were addressed, the recurrence of corrosion suggests that maintenance is only performed reactively upon failure rather than through preventative measures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the vehicle covered 7,718 miles and maintained a clean record with no recorded defects. However, the interval of 3,757 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 saw a sharp increase in wear and tear-related failures. This sudden spike in defects suggests the vehicle is reaching a stage where age-related degradation is beginning to accelerate rapidly. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows persistent corrosion on brake pipes across all four corners, noted in 2023 and appearing again in 2026, which indicates a vulnerability to environmental rust or lack of cleaning. The suspension shows a history of wear, with perished wishbone bushes in 2023, a torn ball joint dust cover in 2026, and a worn anti-roll bar bush still flagged as an advisory. Particular attention should be paid to the rear leaf springs and the mounting points to ensure the previous repair of the fractured shackle was structurally sound and that further rust is not spreading through the chassis.