2001 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · Y76 NWP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on June 13, 2025 at 71,788 miles. This result followed a failure just one mile prior, where the tester identified minor electrical faults, specifically an inoperative horn, registration plate lamp, and offside outline marker lamp. The fact that these issues were rectified immediately to achieve a clean pass suggests an owner who is responsive to MOT requirements despite occasional lapses in preventative maintenance standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-five-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 2,872 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the vehicle covered only 4,137 miles, indicating a pattern of very light use or long-term periods of storage. While this low mileage reduces the mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, such long intervals of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and the corrosion of braking surfaces due to lack of operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front-end assembly and braking system. The 2022 test flagged a noisy nearside front wheel bearing at 67,650 miles, and the 2023 test noted the nearside front service brake binding at 68,941 miles. These recurring issues on the nearside side suggest a tendency for seizing or premature bearing wear common in low-mileage vehicles. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the chassis for structural integrity is also essential to ensure that hidden rust has not compromised the frame despite the low odometer figures.