2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · BW16 AEV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, as evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 11 November 2025 at 64,528 miles. While the vehicle currently meets standards, the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes in both 2024 and 2025. These failures occurred just a few days before the scheduled tests, suggesting the owner only addresses defects when legally mandated rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,450 miles per year. Between the 2023 and October 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 3,460 miles, while it added another 1,904 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This relatively low annual mileage suggests that the drivetrain and engine have faced limited stress-related wear, but it also increases the risk of component degredation and corrosion on brake components due to longer periods of inactivity. Because the MOT record lacks specific mechanical advisories or recorded defects, a physical inspection must focus on the most common failure points for a Ford Transit of this age. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these often perish over time despite low mileage. Given the infrequent usage, check the brake calipers for seized pistons or surface rusted discs, and inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans to ensure that hidden corrosion has not developed during periods of standing.