2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · KV64 AEB

The most recent MOT on 28 August 2025 at 148 151 miles recorded a pass with only minor advisories: the nearside and offside side repeaters were slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) and the offside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint exhibited slight play (5.3.4 (a)(i)). A concurrent failure on the same day noted an inoperative rear registration plate lamp (4.7.1 (b)(ii)), which appears to have been rectified before the pass was issued. The pattern shows an improvement after the brake‑pad wear and lamp faults recorded in 2019‑2020, yet the recurrence of lighting and suspension advisories suggests ongoing wear rather than a clean bill of health. Mileage accumulation over the vehicle’s life averages roughly 12 346 miles per year, a high figure for a 2014 model. The jump from 124 242 miles in September 2018 to 138 804 miles in November 2019 added about 14 562 miles in just over a year, while the increase from 146 108 miles in December 2020 to 147 369 miles in June 2021 was only 1 261 miles. The most striking gap is the four‑year interval between the June 2021 test and the August 2025 test, during which only about 800 miles were logged, indicating a period of low utilisation that reduces the relevance of the earlier MOT data. A prospective buyer should personally examine the registration plate lamp circuit for continuity, inspect the side repeater lenses for discolouration, and operate the anti‑roll bar linkage to detect any excessive play. Brake system condition merits close scrutiny: check rear brake pad thickness, assess the rear brake hoses for deterioration, and verify that the front brake hoses are not excessively damaged. The history flagged front constant‑velocity joints and a front brake hose in 2017, so the CV joints and associated boots should be inspected for looseness or cracking. Finally, given the high mileage and past corrosion‑related advisories, a thorough walk‑around is needed to assess suspension bushes, chassis rails and exhaust mounts for rust or fatigue.