What to check when buying a ford transit T350 LWB 2002

[whitenoise73]

Hello can anyone provide me with what to be checking as I am going to view a ford transit Lwb T350 2002 with 97000 miles on the clock.
I've already done an hpi check and no concerns was raised but I have no mechanical knowledge and I was hoping you experts could suggest where and what to look for.

Regards
Roy

[blue estate]

Chain rattle on start up oil leaks serviced but mostly rust rust and did I say rust

[whitenoise73]

awesome answer, have bought it now rust not that bad considering but seller did mention that mot advisory was for an oil leak and apparently it's been fixed but not shown any receipts for the work done, but I'll drive it for a while see if there is any oil spills left once parked also I might monitor the oil level.
Thanks for your help

[blue estate]

the areas it will leak from are sump due to corrosion timing cover vac pump turbo feed or return oil cooler

[whitenoise73]

Very helpful, thanks I know when he spoke about the oil leak that was repaired he opened up the bonnet and pointed in the direction of the right hand side if that means anything to you experts, I have been driving it around and parked up for over an hour and NO leak patches.

Fingers crossed he might have told the truth

Result

[blue estate]

Could have been the vacuum pump gasket but if it's not leaking then great

[whitenoise73]

Blue estate.
once again your knowledge is spot on, I've just had a text back from the guy and it was the vacuum pump that was fixed so well done thanks for your knowledge, I did ask if there was anything goes should have looked at but he said no it should be a good.
Can i ask would you suggest we look at anything?

[blue estate]

Have a look at the air filter and see if its damp as mk6 housings leak also check fuel filter (ford one and say tddi) and oil

[whitenoise73]

Thanks we will get them checked.

[whitenoise73]

We were wondering if a service should be done as it feels slightly sluggish but maybe that's cos we are used to driving new cars