2007 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YL07 JTX

The vehicle shows a history of significant mechanical and structural degradation, particularly during the 2023 inspection period. While it eventually passed in September 2023 at 275,353 miles, this followed two failures in just two months. The July 2023 failure revealed critical safety issues including a fuel system leak, excessive corrosion on multiple brake pipes, and missing anti-roll bar linkages. By the September pass, the engine sump leak remained, and several new advisories appeared regarding steering rack inner joints, a noisy wheel bearing, and worn suspension bushes, suggesting that maintenance has been reactive to MOT failures rather than preventative care. At 275,353 miles over 19 years, this Transit has worked an average of approximately 14,500 miles per year. This high mileage is consistent with heavy use of the drivetrain and suspension. There is a notable gap in the records between June 2022 and July 2023, during which the vehicle covered over 20,000 miles. The rapid accumulation of mileage in that period likely contributed to the sudden appearance of severe brake corrosion, tyre wear, and suspension failures seen in the subsequent tests. Structural concerns are persistent throughout the record, with repeated mentions of corrosion on the inner sills and suspension mounting areas. While the tester noted this corrosion was not excessive in 2023, the presence of rust across multiple mounting points indicates a long-term trend of structural weakening. A buyer should specifically inspect the sills and rear suspension points for deep rot, as the history shows these areas have been a concern for several years. The deteriorated entrance/exit steps further indicate that the bodywork is reaching the end of its functional life.