2016 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AF66 DOJ

The 2016 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 76,749 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 13 March 2025 at 67,117 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two annual examinations without advisories or faults. Recorded mileage sits at 76,749 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,675 miles per year and reflecting typical light commercial usage. The DVSA entries show 57,466 miles on 15 March 2024, rising to 57,472 three days later, then 67,117 by March 2025 and 76,749 by March 2026. Annual accumulation holds near 9,600 to 10,000 miles, with no standing gaps or sudden surges that would hint at neglected storage or fleet abuse. The history shows two failed tests on 15 March 2024 and 13 March 2025, yet both were subsequently passed on the same day at near-identical mileages with no defects logged. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, as the retests recorded clean results without listed rectifications. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the van to a basic pass standard with no outstanding advisories carried forward. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody structural integrity for corrosion, given the age and commercial duty cycle. The absence of recorded advisories across four years does not rule out worn consumables or early fatigue hidden from the test lane. Verify service history and check tyre tread depth and exhaust emissions independently before purchase.