2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · RE60 UUB

The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 April 2024 at 150,081 miles, resulted in a pass, but the maintenance trend is best described as borderline rather than reassuring. While the vehicle passed on the day, the tester still flagged corroded front brake pipes covered in grease and a loose offside front bumper. Comparing this to the failure recorded just twelve days earlier on 27 March 2024 at 149,971 miles reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative work. That failure was serious, citing a fractured nearside rear spring mounting sill, a worn front suspension ball joint, excessive front wheel bearing play, a leaking rear hub seal contaminating the brake disc, and a severely corroded offside front subframe mounting. The fact that these structural and suspension defects were rectified to achieve a pass within two weeks suggests urgent repairs were carried out, but the underlying history of corrosion and wear remains a significant concern. The recorded mileage of 150,081 miles across sixteen years averages roughly 9,380 miles per year, which is typical for a working commercial vehicle. The mileage progression is consistent, moving from 134,298 miles in March 2022 to 142,658 miles in March 2023, and then to 150,081 miles by April 2024. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings that would suggest the vehicle has been standing idle for long periods or subjected to extreme short-term use. The annual accumulation is steady, indicating regular commercial duty, which places predictable wear and tear on the drivetrain, braking system, and suspension components. A buyer inspecting this Transit in person should focus heavily on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe, given the 2024 failure for a fractured spring mounting sill and a severely corroded subframe mounting inner arch step area. These are not minor cosmetic issues. The offside front subframe area and the nearside rear sill should be checked thoroughly for fresh welding, paint overspray, or any signs of ongoing corrosion that may have been masked for the retest. The brake pipe network also demands close attention. Corrosion advisories have appeared consistently across multiple tests, with pipes described as corroded and covered in grease or other material, suggesting the corrosion may be superficial grease trapping moisture rather than deep pitting, but this requires physical verification. Suspension and braking components should be tested under load. The front nearside ball joint and offside wheel bearing were flagged as excessively worn in March 2024, and while presumably replaced, a test drive should confirm no knocks or play remain. The rear hub seal leak that contaminated the brake disc also warrants checking, as oil contamination can compromise braking efficiency if the seal has not been properly renewed. The repeated advisories for deteriorated registration plates, loose bumpers, and worn tyres point to a vehicle that has been used hard and maintained to a functional rather than meticulous standard. This is a working van with a history of structural corrosion and suspension wear that has been kept on the road through targeted repairs rather than comprehensive refurbishment.