Ford TRANSIT

Description

2011 Transit That Refuses to Die | 12 Months MOT | They Allowed it to Return to The Roads | Please Take It
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Price: £2,100 (Ono)
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Are you looking for a vehicle that tells a story? A van that has seen things, done things, and lived to tell the tale? This 2011 Ford Transit isn’t just a van; it’s a seasoned veteran of the British roads, and it’s ready for its next tour of duty.

​The Quick Specs
​Model: Ford Transit (The backbone of Britain).
​Year: 2011 (61 Plate).
​Mileage: 171,000ish miles. In human years, it’s basically just started its pilates phase and started playing bingo every Wednesday.
​MOT: FRESH PASS (Valid until March 2027). 12 full months of legal freedom.

​The Honest Pro/Con List
​The Pros:
​MOT’d up to the eyeballs: Freshly passed. No "project van" stress here and no dodgy dealings.
​MK7 Reliability: Parts are cheaper than a bag of chips and any mechanic with a hammer can fix it, plus it's lasted longer than some of the roads in Lincolnshire, a global pandemic and multiple politicians.
​Massive Cargo Space: Perfect for moving house, starting a business, or hiding from your better half.

​The Cons:
​Aesthetic "Charm": As seen in the photos, it has some rust spots. We prefer to call them "speed holes," but the reality is it’s a 13-year-old workhorse that’s been in the trenches.
Plus rust is lighter than carbon fibre, so it isn't far off being race spec.
​Interior Styling: The seats feature a "Polka-Dot-Patina" pattern. It’s a gallery of every monster energy and Greggs sausage roll ever enjoyed in the cockpit.
​The Aroma: It smells like hard work, determination, and perhaps a hint of a forgotten lunch from 2020.

​The "boy racer" Swap
​I am open to a swap for a 5-door diesel car. My back has officially resigned from "Van Life," and I’m looking for something that doesn't require a ladder to enter or a prayer to park. If you have a sensible and reliable diesel that says "I just want to get to Aldi in comfort and peel the skin off a rice pudding on the way there," let's talk.

​The Deal: Sold as seen. It starts, it stops, it has a fresh MOT, and it’ll probably outlive us all out of pure spite.

​Message me to arrange a viewing!

Frequently Asked Questions (That I’m Answering Now So You Don't Have To Ask)

​Q: Is this still available?
A: If the ad is up, it’s still here. If it were gone, I’d be currently sitting in a 5-door diesel eating a celebratory KitKat.
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Q: What’s your lowest price, mate?
A: What’s your highest offer? See how that works? The price is £2,100, but I’m a reasonable human. If you come with cash and a smile, we can talk. If you come with an attitude, the price goes up £20 for every minute I have to listen to you and £100 if you actually kick the tires.
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Q: Does it have any rust?
A: Did you look at the photos? It’s a 2011 Transit in Lincolnshire. It’s got more iron oxide than a Victorian shipwreck. But it’s honest rust. It’s not hiding behind cheap filler and a prayer.
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Q: Will it get me to Scotland and back?
A: It just passed its MOT. It’s legally more fit for a road trip than I am. Whether you have the stamina for 171k miles worth of "Transit vibration" is a question for your chiropractor.
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Q: Why a 5-door diesel car?
A: Because I’ve realized I don't actually own enough stuff to justify driving a warehouse on wheels, and I’d quite like to be able to use a multi-storey car park without causing a structural emergency.
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Q: Can I test drive it?
A: Only if you have proof of insurance. Otherwise, you can sit in the passenger seat while I drive and we can both marvel at the fact that it’s still moving.
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Q: Does the radio work?
A: Yes, it plays all your favorite static-filled stations. It also makes its own music—a complex symphony of diesel rattles and wind noise

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