2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CP65 DEC

A consistent pattern of front brake disc wear has emerged across the MOT history of this 2015 Ford Transit, with the same advisory recorded on four consecutive annual tests from January 2024 through January 2026, specifically that the front discs are worn, pitted or scored on the inner face though not seriously weakened. The most recent test on 17 January 2026 returned a pass with no other items of concern, continuing a generally compliant roadworthiness record since the single failure of 16 January 2025, which was caused solely by an inoperative offside upper stop lamp, a straightforward electrical bulb replacement. The rear brake pads were also flagged as wearing thin at both the 2025 pass and the preceding failure on the same date, indicating that the braking system has been the dominant area of advisory attention over the past three years. Earlier tests from 2021 through 2023 recorded no defects, suggesting that braking component wear has accelerated relatively recently rather than being a long-standing characteristic of the vehicle. With 79,802 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this Transit accumulates around 7,255 miles per year on average, which sits broadly within the expected range for a commercial vehicle of this age and type. There is a notable testing gap between June 2019 and January 2021, during which no MOT was recorded, which is consistent with a vehicle that may have been either off the road, exempt from testing due to its age in 2019, or in commercial use with a valid certificate at the time. The mileage progression across the recorded tests suggests steady rather than intensive use, which is favourable for a van of this vintage, although the wear pattern now visible on the front discs and rear pads indicates that braking consumables are approaching a service interval that warrants budgeting for replacement. For a prospective buyer, the front braking system should be the primary focus of any physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the front wheels during light braking, feel for vibration or pulsation through the brake pedal which would suggest the scored discs are now beyond acceptable limits, and check for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. The rear pads flagged as wearing thin in early 2025 will almost certainly require replacement by now, so a thorough check of pad thickness and rear caliper slide pin operation is advisable, along with an inspection of the rear brake discs for any corresponding lip formation or scoring. Beyond the braking components, the offside rear upper stop lamp that caused the 2025 failure should be verified as functional, and the nearside front tyre that was flagged as worn close to the legal limit in January 2024 should be examined for current tread depth and any uneven wear patterns. The overall MOT record reflects a vehicle that has remained roadworthy throughout its testing life with only one minor electrical failure and a recurrent advisory concerning front brake disc condition, which is a common wear item on Transits of this mileage and age. Given the cumulative nature of the front disc advisories over four consecutive years and the natural progression of brake pad wear, it would be prudent to negotiate the cost of a full front brake disc and pad refresh, alongside a rear pad replacement, into any purchase agreement. A pre-purchase inspection by a competent commercial vehicle technician should focus on the braking system in detail, confirm the integrity of the suspension components and check for any corrosion around the rear axle and underbody, areas not specifically captured in the MOT advisories but relevant given the age and use profile of this particular Transit.