Good vans. But crap on fuel.
I have 08plate. It drives nice, looks good, and nice inside.
Like any van, especially when,carrying a few hundred litres of water, gou will get issue's. I feel that as an owner of a transit (and a blody landrover) tgen you should have a basic understanding of mechanical repairs.
My,transit just failed Mot on rear leaf springs (common fault) would probably cost a bob or 2 at a garage, but I dont mind getting my hands dirty.
But yeh, apart from fuel consumption and Basic maintenance, there good vans.
Its worth noting, that if you ever have a flat battery, DO NOT bump start the mk7 transit, as the sudden 'shock' on the timing chain can cause damage, something to do with the pullegs being driven by oil pressure I thinlk... Dont get me wrong, it will not happen,to every van that is bumped,,,, but It could
like window cleaning, there is a full forum dedicated to transits.. .
http://fordtransit.org