2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · 317 WRL

The 2016 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 June 2025 at 92,621 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. Annual mileage has been modest and consistent for a ten-year-old light commercial vehicle. The records show 80,951 miles at the 8 June 2021 test, rising to 85,127 by 15 June 2022, 88,707 by 7 June 2023, 91,093 by 12 June 2024, and 92,621 by 12 June 2025. That equates to roughly 2,600 miles per year across the logged period, well below the 9,262-mile annual average implied by the lifetime figure, suggesting the van stood idle for extended stretches before 2021 or that earlier years absorbed the bulk of the use. The DVSA history itself carries no advisories, failures, or flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues. A clean MOT ledger does not certify mechanical condition, only that the tester found no testable defect on the day. Prolonged low-use periods implied by the mileage pattern raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, and surface corrosion on brake lines or the chassis that a pass does not always capture. The buyer should physically inspect coil springs, suspension mounting points, and underbody structural integrity for rust, and confirm the braking system is free from binding after standing. Given the vehicle's age and the absence of recorded faults, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible. Verify tyre sidewall condition, check for fluid leaks around the drivetrain, and test the clutch and gearbox engagement, as these wear items fall outside MOT scope yet dictate real-world reliability.