2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SA51 AAN

The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a clear trend of deteriorating structural integrity. While it passed its most recent test in April 2022 at 163,587 miles, this record is now over four years out of date, leaving the current condition unknown. The history shows a volatile period in early 2022 where the vehicle failed twice due to excessive corrosion that affected braking and steering. The transition from severe structural failures to a pass with multiple corrosion advisories suggests the vehicle is nearing the end of its viable service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-five-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between March 2021 at 156,977 miles and March 2022, during which the vehicle covered only 6,610 miles but suffered multiple failures. This low annual usage, combined with the recorded rust and seized mechanical failures, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which often accelerates internal corrosion in hidden areas like the sub-frame and chassis rails. A buyer must prioritize a rigorous physical inspection of the chassis and subframe. The record repeatedly flags fractures and excessive corrosion on the front sub-frame, inner wings, and rear crossmember. Specific attention is required for the cab steps, which were noted as being holed through and likely to cause injury. Given the history of inoperative parking brakes and thin brake pads, the entire braking system, including the rear calipers and discs, should be checked for binding or excessive wear. The previous failure of the track rod end and snapped wheel studs in 2022 indicates a lack of preventative maintenance that likely persists.