2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DA03 LRA

The 2016 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 November 2025 at 100,316 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 11 November 2024 at 91,692 miles. The earlier failure on 11 November 2024 at 91,691 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded minor rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year span from July 2023 to November 2025, the vehicle cleared every valid test without advisories. Recorded mileage rose from 80,180 in July 2023 to 85,288 by November 2023, then to 91,691 in November 2024 and 100,316 by November 2025. This equates to roughly 10,000 miles per year, consistent with typical light commercial use for a ten-year-old van. The history shows no standing gaps or sudden accumulation spikes. The clean sheet across all tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within limits, though absence of advisories does not confirm component condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and 100,000-mile accumulation. The MOT record flags no corrosion or exhaust emissions concerns, but DVSA tests do not strip components. Verify the November 2024 failure cause through the full DVSA certificate, as the blank defect line leaves the rejection reason unconfirmed. Pre-purchase checks should include underneath structural integrity assessment and binding caliper testing on the rear axle. The test data implies reasonable upkeep, yet a Transit at this mileage warrants hands-on scrutiny of drivetrain mounts and subframe rust before commitment.