2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BN65 LEU

This 2016 Ford Transit presents a clean and stable MOT history, with the most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 82,803 miles confirming no defects or advisories. The vehicle has passed every inspection since December 2021 without any recorded failures, indicating consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards. The absence of recurring advisories or defects suggests that routine maintenance—such as tyre checks, brake inspections, and emissions testing—has been addressed promptly. However, the lack of advisories does not preclude the need for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, as some wear items (e.g., suspension bushes, brake components) may not always trigger MOT concerns until they reach critical thresholds. The mileage accumulation of 8,280 miles per year aligns closely with the average for a vehicle of this age, reflecting neither excessive nor negligible usage. The recorded mileages— 70,415 miles in December 2021, 73,994 in September 2022, 77,526 in September 2023, 80,289 in September 2024, and 82,803 in September 2025 —show steady, incremental increases without sudden spikes or prolonged inactivity. This pattern implies the Transit has been in regular service, reducing the risk of neglected wear but still warranting scrutiny of high-stress components. Given the clean MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an inspection of suspension components , particularly the front and rear bushes, coil springs, and dampers, as these are prone to silent degradation even when passing MOT. Brake system integrity —including caliper binding, disc thickness, and pad condition—should be verified, as MOT tests only assess minimum legal thresholds. Exhaust emissions and structural corrosion (especially around wheel arches, sills, and underbody) should also be checked, as these areas can deteriorate without immediate MOT repercussions. While the MOT history is reassuring, hidden wear in these areas could indicate deferred maintenance costs.