2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CX16 BCV

The Ford Transit presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 30 April 2025 at 103,556 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The most recent test showed no defects, though the prior day's failure on 29 April 2025 at 103,551 miles is anomalous as the tester logged no defects; this suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at a typical 10,356 miles per year for a 2016 vehicle, with 83,926 miles logged on 4 October 2022, 97,571 miles on 30 April 2024, and 103,556 miles on 30 April 2025. The jump from the 2022 autumn test to the 2024 spring test covers roughly 13,600 miles in eighteen months, then only 5,985 miles in the following year, indicating a slowdown in use. A sparse history with no advisories or faults flagged leaves little evidence of neglected consumables or structural issues. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT passes at this age do not certify condition beyond the test day. The one-day fail with no defects warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVSA records align and that no hidden rectification occurred between 29 and 30 April 2025. A pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth, wiper operation, and binding calipers remains sensible despite the clean sheet, since the record offers no insight into consumable wear cycles. The vehicle's low annual accumulation implies lighter duty, but standing periods can conceal perished seals or flat-spotted tyres not captured by the MOT.