2010 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · NG10 AVE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in structural degradation and mechanical wear. While it passed the test in August 2025 at 210,931 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The July 2025 failure highlighted critical safety issues, including a fractured nearside shock mount, excessive corrosion on the rear spring mount, and significantly reduced seat belt anchor strength. Although these major faults were addressed, the recurring appearance of corrosion across various mounting points suggests the vehicle is reaching the end of its effective structural life. At 16 years old, the recorded 210,931 miles represent a high usage profile of approximately 13,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent, heavy use, with over 3,000 miles covered between the August 2024 and July 2025 tests. This high mileage explains the accelerated wear on heavy-duty components like the suspension and braking system. The presence of a persistent power steering pipe seepage across multiple years indicates a long-term leak that has been monitored rather than resolved as a preventative measure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis integrity, specifically focusing on the door steps and inner wheel arches where the tester has repeatedly flagged corrosion. The structural rust on the offside rear noted in 2025 is a point of concern as it may be spreading. The braking system also requires close attention, as the record shows imbalanced brakes, pitted front discs, and corroded brake pipes. Furthermore, the front anti-roll bar bushes and ball joints should be checked for play, as these components have been recurring points of failure throughout the last two years.