2006 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · PY06 ACV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, having passed the test on 17 May 2023 at 116,965 miles. The pass came with several advisories: a nearside rear registration‑plate lamp that was inoperative, worn rear anti‑roll‑bar linkage pins or bushes, a rear brake pipe corroded and covered in grease, slight play in the nearside front track‑rod‑end ball joint, general corrosion of the integral body structure without significant loss of rigidity, and minor corrosion on the rear drop‑side hinge and outer sills. This follows a refusal just five days earlier on 12 May 2023 at the same mileage, when excessive front and rear brake‑pipe corrosion, multiple lamp failures, worn anti‑roll‑bar bushes, track‑rod‑end play, a severely corroded rear suspension mounting that reduced structural strength, and other faults led to a failure. After repairs the car returned to service with only minor advisories, indicating an improving trend after corrective work but that underlying corrosion remains a concern. At twenty years old the odometer shows 116,965 miles, averaging roughly 5,800 miles per year, which is low for a Transit of this age. The mileage rose from 48,177 miles in March 2010 to 103,098 miles in May 2021, then increased to 110,581 miles by May 2022 and reached 116,965 miles by May 2023, reflecting steady but modest use. There is a noticeable gap in the record between the November 2017 test and the May 2021 test, spanning about three and a half years with no official mileage readings recorded. A prospective purchaser should examine the brake‑pipe system closely, paying particular attention to the rear and front sections that have repeatedly shown corrosion covered in grease. The track‑rod‑end ball joints and steering‑rack inner joints have exhibited play on multiple occasions and should be checked for wear or looseness. Rear suspension mounting areas, especially around the shock‑absorber upper mounts, have suffered corrosion that reduced structural strength and must be inspected for soundness. Anti‑roll‑bar bushes and linkage pins have been noted as worn but not excessive; their condition should be verified. All exterior lighting circuits, including stop lamps, fog lamps, registration‑plate lamps and upper outline markers, need to be confirmed operational. Structural corrosion on the nearside and off‑side outer sills, the rear drop‑side hinge and the integral body should be assessed for any loss of rigidity. Earlier records also point to corroded seat‑belt anchorages, occasional oil leaks, wheel‑bearing play, brake‑disc wear and parking‑brake inefficiency, so these items deserve a careful look as well. Finally, the fuel‑hose condition noted in 2016 should be verified to ensure it remains serviceable.