2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · PJ57 WYO

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failure in the most recent test on March 4 2026 at 173,611 miles. While the vehicle has managed to pass in previous years, the history shows a recurring pattern of immediate failure followed by a successful pass. This suggests a reactive maintenance approach where faults are only addressed when to satisfy the MOT tester rather than through preventative servicing. The trend remains unstable as the vehicle continues to fail the minimum standard upon initial inspection at annual intervals. At a recorded mileage of 173,611 over 19 years, the Transit averages approximately 9,137 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent movement between January 2024 and January 2025, with 2,180 miles covered in that period, and a more significant 7,239 miles between the January 2025 test and the March 2026 failure. This recent spike in mileage indicates the vehicle is currently in active use, placing constant stress on high-age drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, as older Transits are prone to significant corrosion in the sills and rear floor pans. Given the history of failures without recorded defects in the digital summary, the issues likely involve items such as brake efficiency, exhaust emissions, or lighting components that were rectified just before the passes. Inspect the suspension bushes for perish and check for binding brake calipers, as these are common points of failure on high-mileage work vans of this era.