2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · TR11 KEO

The 2011 Ford Transit currently holds a valid MOT, having passed cleanly on 29 January 2026 at 121,421 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a failure just three days earlier on 26 January 2026 at 121,400 miles, where both the nearside and offside front brake pipes were flagged as excessively corroded. The immediate retest pass indicates the corroded pipes were replaced, suggesting the previous owner addressed the safety-critical defect promptly rather than deferring it. The maintenance trend is therefore improving in the short term, though the underlying pattern of brake pipe corrosion remains a recurring theme across the vehicle's history. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,095 miles per year over fifteen years is entirely typical for a Transit of this age and does not raise concerns about either excessive use or suspiciously low recorded distance. The annual tests from 2023 through 2026 show steady, incremental mileage growth of around 4,000 to 5,000 miles per year, with no large gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer reading. The record is consistent and well-documented, giving confidence that the mileage is genuine and that the vehicle has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. Brake pipe corrosion is the dominant recurring fault in this vehicle's history. The February 2025 test at 120,348 miles flagged corroded brake pipes front and rear that were covered in grease or other material, suggesting the corrosion was already known and masked rather than properly resolved. The January 2026 failure on both front pipes confirms the problem persisted and worsened. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the entire brake pipe run, including rear sections and any concealed areas along the chassis, for fresh replacements versus original corroded lines. Surface-level visual checks may not reveal whether all pipes have been renewed or only the two that caused the failure. Beyond the braking system, the February 2023 test at 111,504 miles flagged worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. While the wear was not severe enough to cause excessive movement at that time, no subsequent advisory was recorded, meaning the components may have been replaced or may have remained in service and deteriorated further. A buyer should check for play in the front suspension, inspect the condition of the bushes and ball joints, and examine the underside of the vehicle for general structural corrosion, particularly around mounting points, sills, and the chassis rails where Transit vans are prone to rust in service.