Buying a high mileage van - how long should it last?

I am looking for a used van. I've seen quite a few two year old Ford Transits with 100,000 miles on the clock. Will these be okay to buy? I am looking for a van that will last seven years.

Asked on 3 May 2016 by valentino

Answered by Honest John
No. It was built to do 200,000 miles in four years. It was not built to do 100,000 miles in two years then last a further seven years.
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