2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CU64 UMK

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a worsening trend in reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent MOT on 30 October 2025 at 109,120 miles, the failure recorded just six days prior reveals a significant lapse in basic upkeep. The transition from noting worn suspension bushes to failing on a tyre with exposed cords and sub-legal tread depth suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they reach the point of legal failure or immediate safety risk. At 109,120 miles, this 12-year-old Transit has covered an average of approximately 9,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation appears steady, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the November 2024 and October 2025 tests. However, the low annual mileage does not seem to have protected the vehicle from wear, evidenced by the recurring issues with the front suspension and lighting components that have remained flagged or have reappeared across multiple testing intervals. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the lower arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage joints have been flagged as worn or failing since 2023. The 2025 failure specifically identified these components as having excessively worn pins, indicating that previous advisories were not rectified. Furthermore, the tester flagged the offside front brake pipe as corroded and covered in grease, which is a critical area that can hide structural decay and requires immediate attention to ensure the integrity of the hydraulic braking system. The history of recurring lighting failures and consistently worn tyres indicates a pattern of neglecting minor consumable items. The nearside rear tyres have been noted as being close to the legal limit in three consecutive years, suggesting poor alignment or simply delayed replacement cycles. Before purchasing, verify the current state of the front brake discs for further pitting or scoring noted in 2023, and ensure the offside front brake pipe has been properly replaced rather than merely cleaned.