2006 Ford Transit 2.3L Petrol · NK06 LFB

This 2006 Ford Transit presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 17 November 2025 at 61,042 miles passing with zero defects. The preceding tests on 11 November 2024, 13 November 2023, and 9 November 2022 all passed cleanly, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The vehicle has been consistently roadworthy across at least four consecutive annual inspections. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 3,052 miles per year, the Transit has seen very light use. The 2025 test recorded 61,042 miles, while the 2024 test showed 58,244 miles, representing an increase of 2,798 miles over twelve months. Prior intervals show similar modest gains: 4,477 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, and 6,477 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The record is sparse in the sense that no advisories or failures appear at all, which is unusual for a twenty-year-old commercial vehicle and suggests either careful use or limited exposure to demanding conditions. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and cross-members, as structural rust can develop on vehicles that stand idle for long periods. The low annual mileage raises the possibility of extended parking, which can cause brake discs to surface-corrode, tyres to flat-seat, and rubber bushes to perish. Check the condition of all brake components, including calipers and handbrake linkage, for seizure or binding that may not manifest under light use. Suspension coil springs and dampers should be examined for deterioration, as age-related fatigue is independent of mileage. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, deserve attention given that short-trip operation can accelerate soot blockage and condensation corrosion internally.