2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BV14 HSL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 3 April 2026 at 125,663 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by a pass. In both 2025 and 2026, the vehicle failed the test one day after the scheduled inspection but passed the following day. This suggests that minor, easily rectable defects such as bulbs, wipers, or minor leaks are being addressed specifically to pass testing rather than through proactive maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between the 2024 test at 109,166 miles and the 2025 test at 111,561 miles, the vehicle covered 2,395 miles, indicating a period of low usage. However, the mileage increased by 14,102 miles in the final year, showing a return to typical usage levels which places a standard strain on the drivetrain components, timing belt, and suspension system. While the most recent tests show no recorded advisories or mechanical defects, the recurring one-day failures necessitate a close physical inspection. A buyer should scrutinise the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and mounting points which are common failure areas for Transits of this era. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and condition of brake discs is essential to ensure that the lack of recorded defects has not masked underlying mechanical wear that the MOT tester did not capture.