2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AF16 VDP

The 2016 Ford Transit presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 77,934 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of four consecutive annual passes. The vehicle shows no advisories or mechanical faults across the entire recorded history, indicating consistent compliance with DVSA standards. Annual mileage averages 7,793 across the ten-year lifespan, a typical figure for this model age. The records show steady accumulation: 65,838 miles at the 7 May 2022 test, rising to 70,052 by 24 May 2023, 73,481 by 14 May 2024, and 77,934 by May 2025. Each year added roughly 3,400 to 4,500 miles. No gaps or sudden spikes appear in the sequence, and the absence of any flagged items across four tests suggests the previous keeper maintained the van to a reasonable standard without deferring consumable replacements. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection despite the clean record. The MOT tests recorded no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion issues, but annual checks capture only test-day condition. Given the Transit's age, examine the subframe and sills for hidden rust, verify the rear load bay floor for stress cracks, and confirm the clutch and gearbox operate without slack. The lack of advisories means no recurring problem trend exists to track. Treat the van as mechanically sound on paper, yet validate tyre sidewall dates and brake caliper freedom during a pre-purchase examination, since these items wear between tests without triggering failures.