2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · CY64 CYF

This 2014 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 25 September 2025 at 178,310 miles, but the record reveals a worsening corrosion and mechanical wear trend rather than a stable one. The day prior, on 24 September 2025, the same vehicle failed with critically thin rear brake pads, a separated nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush, and split constant velocity boots on both front drive shafts. Corroded front and rear brake pipes flagged in the pass were already present at the fail, suggesting the tester noted them as borderline rather than resolved. Brake pipe corrosion recurring across multiple tests and the suspension bush separation point to deferred maintenance. The nearside front service brake fluctuation appearing in both the fail and pass entries indicates an ongoing hydraulic or mechanical issue that has not been properly diagnosed. The vehicle has covered 178,310 miles over roughly twelve years, averaging approximately 14,859 miles per year, which is high for a large van of this age. The mileage progression is uneven and raises questions about usage patterns. Between the November 2023 test at 163,858 miles and the November 2024 test at 173,011 miles, the van accumulated 9,153 miles in twelve months. Yet between November 2024 and September 2025, it added only 5,299 miles over ten months, suggesting either a period of lighter use or extended standing. The MOT record is relatively sparse with only five tests documented across three years, meaning there are gaps where no independent inspection evidence exists. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front and rear brake pipe runs for active corrosion, particularly inside the nearside arch and along the chassis rail where contamination with grease has been repeatedly flagged. The nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush was separated at the September 2025 fail, and the offside front bush was excessively worn in November 2023. Both should be physically checked for play, as worn or separated bushes directly affect steering precision and tyre wear. The front constant velocity boots were split at the most recent test, meaning joints will have been exposed to dirt and moisture. Any clicking during tight turns would confirm joint wear requiring immediate replacement. The ABS, ESC, and supplementary restraint system warning lamps were illuminated during the November 2023 failure. A diagnostic scan should verify whether these faults were genuinely rectified or simply cleared without repair, since no subsequent fail reappeared on those items. Inner edge wear on both front tyres noted in 2023 suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may have recurred. Finally, the exhaust silencer deterioration flagged in 2024 warrants a check for perforations or blowing seams, particularly at the central box where corrosion was previously noted.