2010 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SF10 AFJ

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT pass on 31 July 2025 at 79,393 miles failing to resolve several long-standing mechanical and structural issues. While the vehicle passed, the record shows a pattern of recurring advisories and failures that suggest a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The tester flagged several immediate concerns in the July 2025 test, including corroded front coil springs on both sides, a corroded rear leaf spring shackle bracket, and a track rod end ball joint with slight play. These issues, combined with thinning rear brake pads and an oil leak, indicate that component degradation is progressing. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage, averaging roughly 4,962 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. This low usage is evident in the jump from 52,161 miles in September 2016 to 61,102 miles in October 2017, and more recently from 73,173 miles in June 2022 to 75,181 miles in July 2023. While low mileage often suggests less drivetrain wear, the history reveals that the vehicle has likely suffered from environmental degradation due to periods of standing. This is evidenced by the persistent corrosion issues noted in the brake pipes, underbody components, and integral body structures across multiple years. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's structural integrity. The MOT history shows a troubling trend of significant corrosion, including a failure in June 2022 for excessive corrosion to the nearside and offside rear integral body structures and seat belt anchorages. Although subsequent tests in 2023 and 2024 noted corrosion to the inner wheel arch and brake pipes, the risk of structural weakness remains high. The presence of an ongoing oil leak, first noted in 2023 and persisting through the 2025 test, also requires investigation to determine the source and potential for further engine component degradation. Suspension and braking systems require immediate attention. The recurring advisories regarding thinning rear brake pads, worn tyres, and deteriorating suspension bushes suggest that consumable parts are being run to their limits. The 2025 test specifically highlighted a track rod end with play and corroded coil springs, both of which affect steering precision and ride stability. Given the history of brake efficiency failures and corroded brake pipes, a complete inspection of the braking system, including calipers and lines, is essential before purchase.