2016 FORD TRANSIT2.2L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, reflecting a consistent maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 162,195 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure due to misaligned front headlamps. This sequence shows that the owner addressed the lighting defect immediately, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record without any advisories or defects since the 2024 test. The mileage profile indicates heavy commercial-style use, averaging approximately 16,200 miles per annum. A significant surge in usage occurred after 2022, where the vehicle covered 19,864 miles between September 2022 and December 2023, followed by another 24,164 miles in the following year. This consistent high-mile accumulation suggests the van has been used for regular work, which typically accelerates wear on drivetrain and suspension components compared to lower-mileage examples. The lack of recorded advisories despite this mileage suggests the components have remained robust. A prospective buyer should focus on high-wear areas typical of a high-mileage Transit. While the MOT record does not flag structural corrosion or brake issues, the high mileage necessitates a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of fatigue. Given the consistent usage pattern, checking the condition of the clutch and the state of the brake discs is also essential. The history of headlamp related failures in 2019 and 2025 are minor electrical adjustment issues and do not indicate a deeper mechanical failure.