2016 FORD TRANSIT2.2L Diesel

The Transit presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 8 January 2026 at 143,507 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable, as every examination from June 2022 through January 2026 shows passes with zero advisories on braking, suspension, or structural integrity. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory compliance rather than deteriorating condition. Mileage stands at 143,507 after roughly ten years, averaging 14,351 miles per year, a high but expected figure for a commercial van. Records show steady accumulation: 115,264 miles in June 2022, 124,133 by June 2023, 133,467 in July 2024, and 143,507 by January 2026. A notable anomaly occurs on 21 June 2023, when a test at 124,128 miles failed with no defects logged, then passed later the same day at 124,133 miles. This five-mile retest gap suggests swift procedural correction. No long dormant periods appear. Despite the clean electronic record, a buyer should physically inspect critical wear items given the mileage. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess chassis rails and sills for corrosion. The absence of advisories does not negate likely consumable degradation on a high-mileage Transit. Verify the earlier failure cause via the original test certificate. The uninterrupted pass sequence implies previous operators kept the van to minimum statutory standard, though no evidence of proactive component replacement exists. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise drivetrain noise and exhaust emissions under load.