2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CU14 LZG

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring corrosion and neglected consumable components. While the most recent test on 25 October 2025 at 99,325 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease across the axle. This specific issue has appeared repeatedly in several tests, including the 2024-11-02 inspection and the 2021-06-23 test, suggesting that previous repairs may have been superficial or that the underlying corrosion is progressing. The October 2025 failure also included a fractured offside rear leaf spring, indicating that structural components are beginning to fail due to age and use. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical 12-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 8,277 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 39,937 miles in March 2017 to the current 99,325 miles. There are no significant periods of long-term inactivity, though the frequency of MOT failures has increased significantly in the last three years. The jump from 72,918 miles in June 2021 to 85,470 miles in July 2022 shows a standard annual usage pattern, but the increasing density of defects in the 2024 and 2025 records suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of more intensive mechanical degradation. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis integrity. The MOT history reveals a chronic pattern of brake pipe corrosion and worn brake pads, with failures noted in 2024 and 2020. The recent fracture of a leaf spring highlights a need to examine the entire suspension system for cracks, fatigue, or heavy corrosion. Given that the tester found brake pipes covered in grease to mask corrosion, a physical inspection of the underside is necessary to determine the true extent of metal loss on the fuel and brake lines. Electrical components and tyres also warrant attention. The vehicle has a history of inoperative lamps and bulbs, which appeared in the 2024, 2023, 2020, and 2018 tests. While these are often minor fixes, the recurring nature of these failures suggests a lack of basic pre-MOT checks by previous owners. Additionally, the 2023 failure for exposed tyre cords indicates that safety-critical consumables have been run to the point of failure in the past. Focus should be placed on the condition of the nearside front wheel bearing and the overall state of the braking discs, which showed pitting and scoring in late 2024.