2002 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · PL02 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate rectification following initial MOT failures. The most recent test on 11 July 2023 at 187,466 miles passed with no recorded defects after an initial failure on the same day. This suggests that the previous owner was proactive in addressing mechanical or structural issues to maintain compliance rather than allowing faults to persist. Given that the last test occurred nearly three years ago, the vehicle is currently significantly overdue for its MOT and requires an immediate roadworthiness assessment. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twenty-four-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2022, the Transit covered 6,230 miles, followed by another 4,630 miles between the July 2022 and 2023 tests. This steady, moderate usage pattern indicates light work rather than heavy-duty industrial strain. The data remains relatively clean, showing no periods of long inactivity or erratic spikes in mileage between the annual testing intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as these are the primary areas of concern for a Transit of this age. While the record shows no recurring advisories, the repeated failures followed by passes suggest that corrosion on the chassis rails, brake mounting points, or exhaust system fluctuates. Because the vehicle has sat without a professional test since July 2023, the inspector must check for perished rubber components and seized issues such as binding calipers or worn suspension bushes that may have developed during the extended gap in testing.