2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BP65 YOL

The 2016 Ford Transit presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 10 November 2025 at 37,928 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean result followed a same-day failure at 37,927 miles where both nearside and offside front outer CV joint boots were flagged as split or insecure, allowing dirt ingress. The immediate retest pass confirms the boots were replaced promptly, indicating the previous owner addressed the defect without delay. The overall maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring structural or mechanical failures across the record. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 3,793 miles per year. Between 22 October 2022 at 16,243 miles and 13 November 2023 at 18,032 miles, only 1,789 miles were added over nearly a full year, suggesting a period of very light use or prolonged standing. A sharper increase followed, with 11,122 miles accumulated between November 2023 and November 2024, then a further 8,774 miles to the November 2025 test. This uneven pattern is worth noting, as extended periods of inactivity can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake components, and dried-out rubber bushes, while the subsequent uptick in usage may have accelerated consumable wear. The 2024 test at 29,154 miles flagged nearside front tyre wear to the legal limit and front inner brake pads wearing thin, both typical consumable items for a working van. No suspension, steering, or structural corrosion defects appear anywhere in the record, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. The dual CV boot failure in November 2025 is a common issue on higher-mileage Transits subjected to repeated steering lock and road debris impact, and the fact that both boots failed simultaneously suggests age-related rubber deterioration rather than a one-off incident. A buyer should inspect the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for play or deterioration, particularly given the low-mileage but age-related rubber degradation pattern. The braking system merits close attention, including disc thickness and caliper slider function, given the advisory on inner pad wear. Underneath, check the chassis rails and outriggers for corrosion, as standing periods can trap moisture in box sections. The CV joint boots should be visually confirmed as new and intact, with no grease splatter around the inner wings or suspension arms. Tyre condition across all four corners, including the spare, should be assessed for age cracking, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth.