2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · S28 KDY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the Transit passed its August 2025 test at 119,539 miles, it failed the initial inspection just days prior due to multiple mechanical and consumable defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a series of failures in 2025 suggests that the previous owner began only addressing faults once they reached the threshold of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. There was a significant usage of 26,241 miles recorded between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by another 13,312 miles into August 2024. The rapid accumulation of 5,370 miles between the August 2024 and 2025 tests shows the vehicle is still in active daily use, which explains the accelerated wear on the front-end components and tyres noted in the most recent report. A buyer must focus on the front-end assembly during a physical inspection. The 2025 failure flagged a split nearside front drive shaft CV boot, which requires immediate attention to prevent grease loss and subsequent premature joint failure. Furthermore, the tester noted worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the front corners. While these did not cause a failure, they indicate the beginning of rubber component degradation that will likely lead to steering vagueness and uneven tyre wear if not replaced soon. The record also shows both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and specifically on the edges, which often indicates a need for a wheel alignment following the worn suspension bushes mentioned above. The previous failure of the windscreen washer is a minor oversight but reinforces the pattern of neglected attention to basic maintenance items. The buyer should verify that no new advisories regarding structural corrosion were left unaddressed since the August 2025 pass.