2002 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SD52 YSY

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status following a failure in the October 2025 test at 125,790 miles. While the vehicle maintained a clean record throughout 2024, the most recent result indicates a significant mechanical or structural defect that has not been addressed prior to the current date. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the transition from a clean pass to a failure without prior advisories suggests a sudden component failure or a failure to rectify a specific issue identified during the final inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 5,241 miles per year. Data shows a distinct gap in usage patterns between August 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered only 45 miles in over fourteen months. However, the vehicle then accumulated 8,845 miles in the year leading up to the 2024 test. This erratic usage pattern involving sudden bursts after periods of inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized brake calipers, or perished fluids, which may account for the recent test failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and frame members. Given the age of the vehicle and the periods of standing, corrosion is a high-risk factor in the sills and mounting points. The failure in October 2025 without recorded advisories suggests a critical failure, such as a snapped coil spring, a broken suspension arm, or a significant exhaust leak, that was not foreshadowed in the previous clean tests. It is essential to verify the specific reason for the 125,790-mile failure, as the record lacks the necessary detail to determine if the defect is a minor consumable item or a major structural weakness.