2002 Ford Minibus 2.4L Diesel · PL02 AED

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection. The July 2023 test at 226,202 miles returned a clean pass with no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met the required standard at that time. This represents a positive trend following previous failures in 2013 and 2015, suggesting that the most recent owner addressed identified issues effectively. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 24-year-old minibus, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in the digital record between October 2015 and July 2023, during which the vehicle covered only roughly 1,100 miles. This suggests the vehicle was either stationary for long periods or used very infrequently during that eight-year window. The high total mileage of 226,202 miles places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension, but the lack of recent rapid mileage accumulation means these components have not been under immediate strain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Ford minibuses are prone to corrosion that does not always manifest in standard MOT testing until it becomes structural. Given the long period of low use, check for perished rubber components, specifically brake lines and suspension bushes which may have degraded from age. The high mileage also necessitates a thorough check of the coil springs and shock absorbers to ensure no excessive wear or play has developed despite the clean MOT history.