2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · HV66 ACX

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 13 November 2023 at 165,477 miles. While the record shows a failure on that same day, the immediate pass suggests a minor defect or administrative error that was rectified prior to the successful retest. The maintenance trend appears stable, as there are no recorded structural advisories or recurring mechanical failures across the last three testing cycles. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 16,500 miles per year over a decade. Between the March 2022 test at 119,879 miles and the November 2022 test at 135,575 miles, the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in just eight months. This rapid accumulation is consistent with heavy commercial use, which typically places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. Since the last recorded test was conducted over two and a half years ago, the vehicle is now overdue for its annual safety inspection, increasing the risk of undetected wear-related faults. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the high-wear areas common to high-mileage Transit vehicles. Given the heavy usage, the inspector should check for play in the suspension bushes, worn coil springs, and degraded ball joints. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or thin discs, as the MOT record does not detail the condition of these consumables. Because the last MOT is significantly lapsed, a thorough check for structural integrity and surface corrosion on the chassis members is also essential to ensure no significant rust has compromised the vehicle since the 2023 test.