2007 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · RF57 AFK

The 2007 Ford Transit recorded at 369,504 miles failed its 2024‑07‑10 MOT, rendering it not roadworthy. The test history shows a clear worsening trend: after a pass at 329,024 miles in July 2023, the vehicle accumulated 40,480 miles in the following year and returned with multiple new or recurring defects, including binding rear brakes, worn suspension bushes, and persistent oil leakage. Mileage accumulation has been rapid relative to the vehicle’s 19‑year age. From the 2022‑12‑17 test at 301,902 miles to the 2023‑07‑15 pass at 329,024 miles the odometer rose by 27,122 miles in just over five months, averaging more than 5,000 miles per month. Earlier intervals, such as the jump from 2020‑07‑15 (246,108 miles) to 2021‑08‑03 (267,335 miles), also reflect steady high‑usage patterns, with no extended periods of low mileage to suggest idle storage. A buyer should prioritize inspection of the suspension and steering system, focusing on the near‑ and off‑side anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints, their severely deteriorated dust covers, and the play reported in the steering rack inner joints. Wheel bearing play and noise on both near‑ and off‑side positions, as well as the condition of the suspension arm ball joints and bushes, merit close examination, as these components have repeatedly appeared as advisory or failure items since 2018. Brake system integrity also requires scrutiny: the front disc has shown progressive pitting and wear, while rear pads have been thin in multiple tests, and the front and rear brake pipes have suffered corrosion covered in grease, indicating possible fluid contamination. Additionally, the persistent oil leak, the inoperative registration and stop lamps, and the worn tyre edges should be verified, as they reflect ongoing maintenance neglect and could signal deeper mechanical issues.