2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CV14 UAR

The Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following the July 2025 test cycle, with the most recent pass dated 22 July 2025 at 171,159 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record reveals a failed test on 21 July 2025 at identical mileage with no defects logged, preceded by a similar fail on 24 May 2024 at 159,290 miles before a same-day pass at 159,298 miles. Such paired fail-pass entries with zero recorded defects suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline. The van has covered 171,159 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging 14,263 miles annually, which is high for a 2014 vehicle and points to sustained commercial use. Mileage advanced from 146,466 at the March 2023 pass to 159,298 by May 2024, then jumped to 171,159 by July 2025, showing steady accumulation without long dormant periods. The DVSA history is sparse, with only three pass events and two anomaly fails logged, and no advisories or specified component faults across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the high mileage and age, as the clean MOT record does not exempt a Transit of this use profile from consumable fatigue. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close examination, particularly around chassis rails and sills where salt exposure accumulates. The repeated defect-free fails imply the tester raised no concerns, but previous owners operating at 14k miles per year likely deferred non-MOT wear items until failure.