2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SH12 YMZ

The vehicle shows a history of recurring mechanical and electrical failures despite its low-mileage profile. In the most recent test on 19 May 2026 at 54,914 miles, the Transit passed but revealed significant structural corrosion on the front sub-frame, the offside and nearside sills, and the steps. While the tester noted that structural rigidity is not yet significantly reduced, the presence of rust across multiple load-bearing points on a fourteen-year-old vehicle suggests ongoing exposure to environmental damage. At 54,914 miles, the van has covered a low average of approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of components rather than wear-based failure. The record reflects this with a failure in June 2025 at 54,369 miles, where the vehicle failed due to an inoperative engine management light, multiple light bulb failures, and a leaking nearside rear transmission halfshaft seal. The recurring failure of the engine malfunction light across several years indicates a potential persistent electrical fault or a sensor-related issue that has not been fully permanently addressed. The suspension and braking components have been consistent points of concern over the last five years. Between 2021 and 2025, the tester repeatedly flagged worn lower suspension arm bushes, damaged anti-roll bar linkage boots, and track rod ends. The braking system shows signs of neglect with pitted and scored rear discs, as well as a parking brake efficiency failure in 2024. While many of these items were rectified to pass subsequent tests, the pattern of replacing rubber bushes and components only upon failure suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach.