2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AE65 WYZ

The 2015 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 15 May 2025 at 278,947 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with four passes and a single failure across the last five tests. That failure on 13 May 2025 at 278,929 miles is anomalous: the tester logged no defects yet issued a fail, and the vehicle passed two days later with identical mileage and no faults. This points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern shows heavy use for an eleven-year-old van. The record lists 212,554 miles at the May 2022 test, then a spike to 297,115 miles by May 2023, a drop to 261,067 miles in May 2024, and 278,947 miles in May 2025. The 2023 figure exceeds the 2025 reading by over 18,000 miles, indicating either a clerical error at one test or a period of exceptionally high running followed by reduced use. Average annual distance sits near 25,000 miles, which is high and implies sustained load on drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake discs. No advisories or defects appear in any test, so the DVSA record gives no direct warning on corrosion, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers. A clean sheet across five years at this mileage is unusual for a Transit and may mean issues were cleared without being noted, or the vehicle was maintained to a high standard. The buyer should still inspect structural integrity underneath, check coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue, and confirm brake disc thickness and caliper operation given the high annual mileage. Given the odd 2023 mileage reversal and the defect-free failure in May 2025, a physical inspection of the odometer calibration and full service history is warranted before purchase. The absence of recorded advisories does not remove the risk of worn consumables hidden by sparse testing commentary.