2011 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YT11 MWX

This 2011 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on the 20th of May 2025 at 246,423 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is mixed at best, with a concerning mix of corrosion and wear issues persisting across multiple tests. The overall trend is not clearly improving. While the vehicle has consistently achieved a pass, the tester flagged an offside rear shock absorber bush and structural corrosion near the offside front step support in 2025. These are not new problems in isolation, as corrosion advisories have appeared since at least 2022, suggesting the vehicle has been operated in a manner or environment where rust prevention was not a priority. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of intensive commercial use. Between the 2021 test at 182,547 miles and the 2025 test at 246,423 miles, the vehicle covered 63,876 miles in four years, averaging nearly 16,000 miles annually. This is high for a van of this age and points to sustained, heavy workloads. The gap between the 2022 test at 194,685 miles and the 2023 test at 213,154 miles shows a particularly sharp jump of 18,469 miles in under a year, indicating a period of especially demanding use that would have accelerated wear on drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should approach this vehicle with a thorough inspection focused on its known weak points. The 2025 advisory regarding corroded integral body structure near the offside front step support demands close scrutiny, as structural corrosion on a commercial van can compromise load-bearing integrity over time. The tester noted that rigidity was not significantly reduced at the time of the test, but this is an area that warrants a physical check with a torch and a screwdriver to probe for soft metal. The recurring brake pipe corrosion advisories from 2021 and 2022, where pipes were coated in grease and corrosion, raise questions about the condition of the entire braking system. A buyer should have a mechanic inspect all brake lines, unions, and the underside for active corrosion, particularly given the vehicle has covered over 50,000 miles since those advisories were first logged. Suspension and steering also require attention. The 2025 advisory for a worn offside rear shock absorber bush, combined with the 2024 advisory for play in both front steering rack inner joints, suggests the front end and rear dampers have not been replaced or properly maintained. At 246,423 miles, these components are well past their expected service life. A test drive should focus on clunking over uneven surfaces, vague steering feel, and uneven tyre wear patterns, particularly on the nearside where edge wear was flagged in 2024. The windscreen damage noted in both 2021 and 2024, while deemed not affecting the driver's view, may have been repaired or replaced, but a close inspection of the screen area for cracks or poor replacement workmanship is advisable.