2015 FORD TRANSIT2.2L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a clean pass record across its most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted on 22 August 2025 at 227,358 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a clean pass in August 2024 and June 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components have remained within acceptable tolerances despite the high-mile environment. The mileage profile reflects heavy commercial use for an eleven-year-old Transit, averaging over 20,000 miles per annum. Between June 2022 and August 2025, the vehicle covered 50,659 miles, showing a consistent and high-intensity usage pattern. The gap between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests saw an accumulation of 17,030 miles, which confirms the vehicle remains in active service. This rapid mileage accumulation places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems, which typically require more frequent intervention than lower mileage vehicles. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. While the MOT record shows no recent defects, the failure in May 2023 at 187,357 miles indicates a specific mechanical issue required rectification at that stage. Attention should be paid to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints, as these often degrade rapidly under heavy loads. Given the high mileage, checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and evaluating the condition of the brake discs and calipers is essential to ensure no hidden wear is developing between annual tests.