2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · NJ62 LLC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of recurring brake-related failures. While the most recent test in October 2022 at 136,317 miles passed, it followed a failure just one mile prior due to significant brake pipe corrosion and poor parking brake efficiency. This indicates that while the immediate faults were addressed, the underlying issue of corrosion in the braking lines has been a persistent problem throughout the vehicle's later life, suggesting a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old commercial vehicle averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in recorded data between October 2019 at 88,726 miles and October 2020 at 110,978 miles, during which the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in a single year. However, the record has stalled since October 2022. With nearly four years passing since the last recorded MOT, the vehicle is currently overdue for its test, and the current state of the mechanical components is unknown. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the chassis and braking system. The history shows repeated corrosion on brake pipes under the pick-up and above the fuel tank, which are common failure points on Transits of this era. A buyer should check for structural rust along the chassis rails where these pipes were previously flagged. Additionally, the previous reports of anti-roll bar linkage play and noisy rear wheel bearings suggest the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the time elapsed since the last inspection, the condition of rubber bushes, tyres, and fluid degradation requires a thorough evaluation before any purchase is finalised.