2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · VN61 UAC

The 2011 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy following a pass at 172,144 miles on 30 September 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failed attempt five days earlier at the same mileage is notable. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly in September 2024 and July 2023, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns over the trailing two years. Recorded mileage sits at 172,144 against an age of roughly fifteen years, equating to about 11,476 miles per year and reflecting typical light commercial use. The jump from 156,931 miles at the July 2023 test to 159,007 miles by September 2024 shows only modest accumulation of 2,076 miles across fourteen months, followed by a larger 13,137-mile rise to the 2025 tests. The DVSA entries are sparse and entirely clean of advisories, offering little granular insight into wear patterns beyond the odometer. The back-to-back fail and pass in late September 2025 at identical mileage suggests an administrative or minor rectification issue rather than a structural defect, since no faults were logged on either certificate. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the Transit's age and 172k mileage. Drivetrain mounts and subframe corrosion warrant close checking where the MOT record stays silent. Previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing discipline, with no recorded advisories for tyres, exhaust emissions or structural integrity across the available entries. The repeated same-mileage fail-pass pairs imply the van may have changed hands or undergone quick corrective work before sale. Verify service history and probe for undocumented welding or brake work before committing funds.