2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SC11 BLX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the 2011 Transit passed its most recent MOT in April 2024 at 135,817 miles, this followed a significant failure just five days prior that revealed multiple critical mechanical defects. The trend suggests a pattern of only addressing faults once they reach a point of total legal non-compliance. Given that the last recorded test was over two years ago, the vehicle is now overdue for an inspection, and its current roadworthiness is unverified. The recorded mileage of 135,817 miles over a 15-year span reflects a consistent and typical usage pattern of approximately 9,000 miles per annum. However, there is a notable gap in the data between July 2021 and March 2023, during which the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in a short period. This burst of usage on an aging commercial chassis has likely placed significant stress on the heavy-duty components, as evidenced by the subsequent failures of the leaf springs and steering components in 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The 2024 record flagged corrosion across all four brake pipes, which were further obscured by grease, a common tactic used to hide structural degradation from the tester. Furthermore, the offside front wheel bearing was noted to have play, and the history shows recurring issues with suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages. You should specifically check the nearside rear leaf spring for further fractures and examine the steering rack for continued play, as these areas have demonstrated a history of rapid wear and failure.