2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BN15 RZP

The vehicle presents in a poor state of roadworthiness with a clear trend of deteriorating reactive maintenance. The most recent test in November 2025 at 165,864 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple critical safety defects, including an offside front tyre with exposed cords and worn brake components. This failure follows a pattern where the vehicle is only serviced after failing an MOT, suggesting that the previous owner ignored essential repairs until they became legal failures rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 165,864 miles, this eleven-year-old Ford Transit has clocked significant mileage, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent high use, particularly notably between October 2023 and November 2024, where the vehicle covered over 6,600 miles in just thirteen months. This high rate of use explains the accelerated wear observed on heavy-duty components. The presence of a persistent but non-excessive oil leak across all recorded tests indicates a long-term engine issue that has been ignored despite heavy operational stress between inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection of the undercarriage and braking system. The history consistently flags thin brake pads, pitted discs, and broken wear wires across multiple years, indicating a systemic neglect of the braking circuit. The nearside front wheel bearing showed excessive play in 2024 and remained problematic by late 2025, suggesting the component is nearing total failure. Furthermore, the missing or damaged steering rack gaiter noted in 2024 is a serious concern that exposes the internal steering mechanism to contamination, which can lead to an expensive rack replacement. The interior also requires attention due to the frayed nearside front seat belt webbing which has been flagged as damaged since at least October 2024. The failure for exhaust emissions in late 2024 also suggests underlying engine management or fuel system issues that have not been properly addressed. Given the recurring issue of having multiple tyres with cuts and nails failing simultaneously, the vehicle likely requires an immediate investment in a full set of rubber to bring it to a safe operating standard.