2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · AF65 EAE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 18 September 2025 with no defects recorded, and the overall trend across the available DVSA history demonstrates a stable and generally well-maintained pattern. The earlier test on the same date resulted in a failure for a non-functioning windscreen washer along with a minor advisory concerning both front wiper blades; these are inexpensive consumable items that are not mechanically significant and would be expected on any working van. The two previous tests in September 2024 and September 2023 carried only advisories relating to suspension, braking components, and tyres, with no failures, immediate refusals, or structural or corrosion-related issues appearing anywhere in the recorded history. The five earlier tests between 2019 and 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories at all, which suggests the owner has either replaced wearing components progressively or addressed issues between tests. With 101,238 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this Transit has covered roughly 9,200 miles per year, which is entirely consistent with typical commercial or mixed-use patterns for a vehicle of this type. The mileage progression recorded on the MOT certificates appears steady and continuous, with no significant gaps that would suggest long periods of standing unused, and equally no dramatic spikes that might indicate sustained heavy-duty operation. Steady annual mileage of this nature tends to keep mechanical components working as intended rather than suffering the accelerated perishing, corrosion, and fluid degradation that affect very low-mileage or stored vehicles, although it does mean that wear-rate components such as clutches, injectors, turbochargages, dual-mass flywheels, and suspension bushes will have seen meaningful use and may now be approaching middle-age service requirements. The advisory recorded in September 2024 for light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber is worth treating as an early indicator that the damper seal is beginning to harden and weep; this is a progressive condition that will worsen over time, and on a test drive you should listen for a dull clonking or knocking noise from the front suspension over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during heavy braking. Oil misting does not yet represent an MOT failure, but left unattended it will lead to reduced damping efficiency, uneven tyre wear, and eventual replacement. A physical check beneath the vehicle or a bouncy rebound test on each front corner will help confirm whether the damper has deteriorated further since the advisory was issued. Given that the same test flagged the offside rear tyre as worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge, it is sensible to check all four tyres closely for uneven wear patterns, as inner-edge wear on a light commercial vehicle often points to tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or weakened coil springs, all of which are common on Transits of this age and mileage. The 2023 advisories relating to thinning front brake pads and worn front brake discs, together with near-legal-limit front tyres, indicate that the braking system and front axle consumables were approaching the end of their service life around 12,000 miles ago, so verification of their present condition is essential. On a test drive, listen for any brake shudder through the steering wheel under firm pedalling, which would suggest the discs are now warped beyond their service limit, and check for the van pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Inspect the inner and outer tread shoulders of each tyre for any signs of perishing or cracking given the age of the rubber, examine the rear of the engine bay and undertray for any signs of oil or coolant weeping, and confirm that the service book contains evidence of regular cambelt or timing chain inspection, brake fluid changes at the recommended two-year interval, and coolant renewal. For a 2015 Transit diesel of this mileage, it is prudent to verify turbocharger operation, check for any EGR valve or DPF warning lights on a sustained run, and ensure the dual-mass flywheel is not exhibiting the typical rattling on idle that precedes expensive clutch replacement.