2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CX16 YFV

The 2016 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass at 140,196 miles on 17 February 2026, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. No defects, advisories, or mechanical faults appear on any of the five entries between May 2024 and February 2026. The absence of recorded wear items or structural concerns suggests the vehicle has been presented for test in a condition acceptable to DVSA standards, though the two failed tests in February 2025 carry no listed defects and likely reflect administrative or documentation issues rather than mechanical failure. The mileage pattern shows high use for a ten-year-old van. The record moves from 123,654 miles at the May 2024 test to 127,931 miles by February 2025, then jumps to 140,196 miles by February 2026. That equates to roughly 14,020 miles per year overall, with the final twelve months showing about 12,265 miles added. The sparse record, with only one test in 2024 and clustered entries in early 2025, leaves a nine-month gap between the May 2024 pass and the February 2025 failures that offers limited visibility of mid-period condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage and light-testing frequency. The clean MOT slate does not waive the consumable wear expected on a Transit at 140,000 miles, particularly around steering joints and exhaust corrosion. The February 2025 double failure with zero defects recorded warrants confirmation the vehicle was not subject to withdrawn tests or plate anomalies before purchase. Given no advisories flagged across the timeline, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, yet the high annual mileage implies drivetrain and clutch components have absorbed substantial load unseen by MOT scope. Pre-purchase checks should prioritise underneath structural integrity and tyre sidewall condition beyond the test pass date.