2011 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · WV61 HDL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring mechanical wear and structural degradation. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 374,346 miles passed, it flagged persistent issues with corroded rear brake pipes and pitted front brake discs that were also noted in December 2023. This pattern suggests that repairs are being limited to the minimum required to pass the test rather than performing preventative maintenance on the vehicle's braking and steering systems. The Transit has undergone exceptionally high usage, covering 374,346 miles over approximately 15 years. This averages to nearly 25,000 miles per annum. Between November 2022 and November 2023, the vehicle covered 5,726 miles in just one month, indicating high-intensity commercial use that explains the rapid deterioration of heavy-duty components. The gap between the last MOT and the current date is over a year, meaning the vehicle remains in active service despite the high cumulative mileage. A buyer must focus specifically on the structural integrity of the chassis and the rear suspension assembly. The November 2022 failure identified corrosion in both inner sills, and the November 2023 test revealed that suspension mounting repairs were hidden under underseal, which often indicates previous structural fatigue. The rear leaf springs have suffered multiple fractures on both sides, and given the high mileage and recurring nature of these faults, a thorough visual inspection of the entire spring mounting points is essential to ensure no further stress cracking is present. The steering system remains a significant point of concern with steering rack play and inner joint wear recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Combined with the history of wheel bearing play and split CV boots, the front-end components are likely reaching the end of their functional life. Any prospective buyer should verify that the oil leak noted in 2022 has been addressed and not progressed into a more catastrophic engine failure.