2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BF65 RLX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 85,422 miles passed, it revealed multiple significant corrosion issues that had persisted from previous years. The tester identified all four brake pipes as corroded and covered in grease, a recurring fault dating back to the June 2024 failure. This suggests the previous owner only addressed critical hydraulic components once they reached the point of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There was a notable accumulation of roughly 12,000 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 10,000 miles in the following year leading to the June 2025 test. This regular usage explains the steady wear on consumable parts, but the frequency also accelerates the degradation of rubber components and metalworkwork, as evidenced by the worn suspension bushes and thinning tyres seen across the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system to ensure the persistent corrosion on the brake pipes has been fully rectified and not merely masked. The presence of grease on these pipes noted in 2025 often indicates an attempt to hide leaks or weeping rust from visual inspection. Furthermore, the offside front suspension arm bush flagged in the 2025 test indicates the beginning of mechanical play that will soon affect steering precision and tyre wear. The recurring front fluid leak noted in 2024 also requires verification to determine if the source, such as a seal or power steering component, has been properly replaced.