2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CU14 MHO

A pattern of chronic advisories affecting the front suspension, anti-roll bar, steering, and brake pipework defines the mechanical condition of this 2014 Ford Transit. The most recent MOT on 2026-02-07 passed, but carried forward two recurring advisories from the previous failure three days earlier: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn, and nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn. These components have been flagged continuously across multiple test cycles, indicating progressive wear in the front suspension geometry that has not yet crossed the failure threshold but is steadily deteriorating. The 2026-02-04 failed test also recorded three major defects: an insecure bonnet that could not be secured in the closed position, a primary bonnet retaining device that was insecure, and exhaust emissions exceeding manufacturer specified limits. While the bonnet and emission faults were presumably rectified to enable the subsequent pass, the exhaust result suggests a potential underlying issue with the engine management, catalyst, or Lambda sensor function that warrants further investigation. Against a twelve-year span, the recorded mileage of 110,154 equates to roughly 9,180 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a commercial vehicle of this type. The MOT test history shows annual testing from 2024 onwards with consistent accumulation rather than long stationary periods, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular operational use. The 2025 and 2026 entries record mileage consistent with steady commercial activity, and the gap between the 2024-01-27 pass and 2025-02-07 tests aligns with a normal annual interval. For a van of this age and mileage, the recorded rate is in line with light commercial duty, which generally means steady wear on consumables such as brakes, tyres, and clutches rather than the extreme wear seen on high-mileage delivery vehicles. From a buyer standpoint, the steering and suspension items flagged in this record should form the core of any inspection. The nearside front suspension arm pin or bush wear is a known weakness on this generation of Transit, and a test drive should include firm inputs over uneven road surfaces to detect clonking or knocking from the front end, particularly over speed humps and potholes. Any vagueness, wandering, or looseness through the steering wheel could indicate that the worn suspension bush has allowed excessive movement in the lower arm pivot, and the recurring nearside front play in steering rack inner joint advisory from 2025 suggests the rack itself may be developing internal wear. The nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush wear should be checked by listening for rattling or thumping from the rear axle over bumps, as anti-roll bar bushes allow significant noise before movement becomes visible. The 2024 entry recording a slightly distorted nearside rear outer road wheel also warrants inspection of the wheel for cracks, buckling, or run-out that could cause vibration at speed. The brake and under-bonnet items require equally specific attention. Offside front brake pipe corrosion has been advisory in 2024 and 2025, and although covered in grease as a temporary measure, any buyer should inspect the full length of the brake lines along the underside of the vehicle for advanced surface corrosion, pitting, or flaking, as corroded brake pipes are a common MOT failure point on high-mileage Transits and a serious safety concern. The power steering pipe or hose seepage advisories from 2024 and 2025 indicate a weeping high-pressure line, and a cold start should be checked for any drips beneath the power steering reservoir or any whining or foaming noise from the pump. Finally, the bonnet primary retaining mechanism that failed on 2026-02-04 should be manually verified to confirm the latch engages positively with a firm click and the secondary catch holds correctly, while the exhaust emissions failure demands a cold-start inspection for any excessive smoke from the tailpipe and a check of the engine management warning light on the dashboard.