2006 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · RX06 AAF

The 2006 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 31 March 2026 at 79,712 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual tests from 31 March 2022 to 31 March 2026, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent mechanical condition and no worsening faults over the period. The recorded mileage shows light use for a twenty-year-old commercial vehicle. The tester logged 67,286 miles on 31 March 2022, rising to 71,387 by 23 March 2023, 74,504 on 3 April 2024, 77,139 on 7 April 2025, and 79,712 on 31 March 2026. This equates to roughly 3,100 miles per year across the record, well below typical Transit duty cycles. The clean, low-mileage history suggests the van spent extended periods idle or on short runs rather than heavy load work, though standing time can conceal corrosion and perished rubber components not visible in a pass result. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis despite the unbroken pass record. Ford Transits of this era suffer structural rust at sill sections, spring hangers, and the rear crossmember; the MOT tests recorded no corrosion advisories, but a four-year clean run at low mileage does not rule out early-stage scaling. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for cracking or binding given the vehicle's age and likely static storage periods. Verify the service history independently and confirm brake fluid changes, as the MOT record captures only test-day condition. The absence of advisories implies prior owners kept basic upkeep current, yet the low annual mileage means wear items like tyres and wiper blades may have aged rather than worn, demanding replacement on age alone.