2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · NV07 EXK

The vehicle maintains a functional roadworthiness status but exhibits a trend of recurring mechanical wear and structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 135,336 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety issues including a fractured nearside rear leaf spring, a cracked eye, and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft boot. The persistence of a corroded offside front brake pipe, noted consistently since 2021, suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative. The recorded mileage of 135,336 miles over 19 years represents an average usage of approximately 7,123 miles per annum, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap in the data between June 2023 (133,131 miles) and November 2025 (135,336 miles), during which the vehicle covered only 2,205 miles. This low rate of travel suggests periods of standing, which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion seen in the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, as the record consistently flags corrosion in the inner wheel arches and sills since 2021. Although these defects have not yet resulted in structural failure, the presence of rust in multiple areas indicates an ongoing aging process. The suspension also shows a history of wear in the anti-roll bar bushes and suspension arm pins, which likely require frequent replacement to maintain vehicle handling and prevent further uneven wear on the tyres. Specific attention should also be paid to the braking system and the gearbox mounting, which was flagged as defective in 2022 and 2023. Given the recent failure of the leaf spring and drive shaft boot, the buyer should verify that these repairs were carried out to a high professional standard. The recurring mention of thin brake pads and corroded piping indicates the vehicle will require consistent monitoring to avoid future failures.