2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SC03 ACE
2011 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2011. Recorded mileage 180,788 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 2402cc
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SC03 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 180,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SC03 ACE Mileage History
- 27/09/2023160,123 mi
- 30/09/2024169,907 mi+9,784 mi
- 02/10/2024169,910 mi+3 mi
- 30/09/2025180,712 mi+10,802 mi
- 02/10/2025180,788 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 10,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC03 ACE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Transit (SC03 ACE) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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Our Verdict
Avoid this 2011 Ford Transit (SC03ACE) unless you are prepared for immediate and significant repair costs. The MOT history shows repeated failures for safety-critical and structural issues, including corroded sills and excessive emissions.
If you are still considering this van, budget for immediate welding to the near and offside sills, which were recorded as corroded and holed at the 2024 and 2025 tests. The September 2025 failure included a cut in the offside rear inner tyre to the cords, excessively worn anti-roll bar ball joint, and parking brake efficiency below requirements — all of which must be confirmed as properly repaired, not just noted. Request the full service history and evidence of any emission-related work, as the van failed on exhaust emissions exceeding manufacturer's limit in both 2024 and 2025.
As a 2402cc diesel van first registered in November 2011, this Transit will fall into a higher VED band for commercial vehicles, typically around £335 per year for a vehicle of this age and emissions class. Insurance group for a Transit of this era is usually moderate but will be loaded due to its 180k+ mileage and van usage; expect £600-£900 annually for a sole trader. Maintenance costs will be elevated given the recorded oil leak, contaminated brakes, and suspension wear — set aside at least £1,000 per year beyond fuel for ongoing repairs.
Physically inspect the near and offside sills for holing and corrosion, as these have been flagged at every test since September 2024 and are structural. Check the front anti-roll bar D-bushes and offside front linkage ball joint — the September 2025 failure noted the ball joint excessively worn, and the October pass still listed D-bushes worn. Verify the exhaust system and emissions readiness, since the van failed on emissions limits in 2024 and 2025, and confirm the rear brake discs and pads are free of contamination from the hub seal leak noted in 2024.
This white 2011 Ford Transit diesel with a 2402cc engine has covered 180,788 miles as of its latest October 2025 MOT, which passed only after a prior failure two days earlier. The history reveals chronic problems: sills corroded and holed on both sides since at least 2024, excessive oil leaks, worn suspension bushes, and two separate MOT failures for exhaust emissions exceeding limits. Given the repeated failures and structural corrosion, this vehicle represents a poor value proposition for most buyers.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Ford Transit in this dataset, so assessment is limited to the individual history of SC03ACE.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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