2016 Iveco Daily 2.3L Diesel · BP65 PWL

The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 February 2022 at 220,498 miles, passed but flagged several developing mechanical concerns that suggest a shift from the previously clean maintenance trend. The tester identified an offside front service brake binding, inner brake pads wearing thin on the same axle, and slight play in both nearside and offside track rod end ball joints. These defects, while not severe enough to cause a failure, indicate that front-end wear components and braking system health have deteriorated since the four consecutive clean tests recorded between 2019 and 2021. The trend is therefore worsening, and the vehicle has not been tested for over four years as of June 2026, leaving its current condition entirely unverified. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between 9 January 2019 and 13 January 2021, the vehicle covered approximately 82,284 miles in two years, averaging over 41,000 miles annually, consistent with intensive commercial or long-distance use. However, the recorded mileage of 220,498 miles at the February 2022 test is identical to the current figure, meaning the vehicle has effectively recorded zero miles in over four years. This is highly unusual for a working commercial van and raises questions about whether the vehicle has been sitting unused, has a replaced or suspect odometer, or has been driven untested and unrecorded since early 2022. The MOT record alone cannot confirm which scenario applies, and this gap demands investigation. A buyer should treat the front axle and steering components as the primary inspection priorities. The binding offside front brake and thin inner pads suggest a sticking caliper or seized slide pin that may have caused uneven disc wear and overheating during the last test period. Both track rod end ball joints showing slight play points to worn steering linkage, which can cause imprecise handling and accelerated tyre wear if left unaddressed. Given the vehicle's prolonged period without a current MOT, a thorough inspection of the entire braking system, including discs, pads, hoses, and handbrake function, is essential. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should also be checked for deterioration consistent with a high-mileage commercial vehicle that may have carried heavy loads. The extended gap since the last test means corrosion, fluid leaks, and structural integrity beneath the chassis cannot be assessed from paperwork alone. A physical inspection should focus on the chassis rails, cab mountings, and load floor for rust or cracking, particularly if the vehicle has been standing exposed to weather. Exhaust emissions compliance is also unknown beyond February 2022, and any diesel particulate filter or emissions control faults would only become apparent under current testing conditions. The combination of a worsening defect trend, an implausible mileage plateau, and a four-year testing gap means this vehicle carries significant mechanical uncertainty that only a hands-on inspection can resolve.