2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CF16 LTK

The 2016 Ford Transit has demonstrated a consistent roadworthiness record over the past five MOT cycles, with no defects or advisories recorded in any test. The most recent examination, conducted just ten months ago on 2025-07-17, confirmed the vehicle passed without issue at 88,539 miles, following an identical test the day prior that also failed to identify any faults. This pattern of clean MOTs suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a baseline standard, though the near-identical mileage between the 2024 and 2025 tests—just 8,317 miles in a year—implies either limited use or a brief period of inactivity rather than aggressive driving. The absence of recurring advisories or defects over five years indicates no obvious mechanical trends, though this does not preclude hidden wear. Mileage accumulation for this vehicle has been steady but modest, averaging around 8,854 miles annually over its lifetime, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial or light-duty van of this age. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—approximately 11,172 miles in a year—stands out as the highest interval, though it does not exceed reasonable expectations for a vehicle with mixed usage patterns. There is no evidence of rapid degradation, nor are there extended periods where the vehicle may have been neglected, as the MOTs are evenly spaced and consistently passed. The recorded mileage at 88,539 miles suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme wear, though this does not guarantee all components remain in optimal condition. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of high-wear items such as the suspension bushes and coil springs, particularly at the rear where binding calipers or uneven tyre wear could develop without immediate MOT detection. The brake discs and pads, while not explicitly flagged, should be checked for lateral corrosion or uneven thickness, especially if the vehicle has seen mixed loading conditions. Structural integrity remains a concern for vans of this age, so a thorough examination of the floor pans, wheel arches, and subframe for corrosion is essential. The absence of advisories does not rule out gradual deterioration in less critical areas, such as the exhaust system or steering linkages, which may require closer scrutiny.