2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BD63 CBF

The 2014 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 6 January 2026 at 111,166 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior examinations show the same clean outcome, indicating a consistent maintenance trend rather than any worsening condition. The sole anomaly occurred on 12 March 2024 when the tester failed the vehicle at 99,952 miles yet listed no defects; a subsequent pass the same day at 99,954 miles suggests an administrative rectification rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer readings trace a modest accumulation against the vehicle's twelve-year lifespan. In the 6 March 2023 test at 97,815 miles, the van then recorded 99,954 miles by 12 March 2024, a gain of roughly 2,100 miles over thirteen months. By the 28 February 2025 examination at 104,979 miles, it added about 5,000 miles, and the January 2026 certificate shows 111,166 miles, a further 6,187 miles. This equates to an average near 9,300 miles per year, typical for the age and pointing to gentle use. The history lacks any rapid accumulation or extended gaps beyond the standard annual cycle. Though the MOT ledger flags no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions, the absence of recorded defects does not exempt the buyer from physical verification. Ford Transits of this era commonly develop worn suspension bushes, fatigued coil springs and superficial chassis corrosion invisible during a brief test. An inspecting technician should scrutinise brake discs for scoring, check calipers for binding, and assess structural integrity around sills and load floor. The clean test sequence implies previous keepers addressed requirements promptly, as evidenced by the immediate retest after the unexplained 2024 failure. Such pattern reflects basic upkeep discipline, though the lack of minor consumable notes like tyre tread or wiper blades may mean testers omitted them. A buyer should still confirm those items and overall condition on viewing.