2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DD02 CON

The 2014 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 March 2026 at 82,915 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 8 January 2025 at 81,829 miles also showed a clean sheet. Two earlier failures on 7 January 2025 and 1 November 2023 at 81,825 and 80,029 miles respectively listed no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle has moved through its later life with no advisories or recorded wear items, which points to a low-stress usage profile. Recorded mileage sits at 82,915 against an approximate 12-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,910 miles per year and matching typical expectations for this model. The gap between the November 2023 test at 80,029 miles and the January 2025 pass at 81,829 miles covers only 1,800 miles across fourteen months. Prior to that, the record shows no earlier entries, so the long-term accumulation before 2023 is unverified. Low annual use of this order often masks standing corrosion or perished rubber components that a short annual run will not expose. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts given the vehicle's age and the absence of any tester advisories to confirm hidden degradation. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for binding or uneven wear, as the clean MOT history offers no evidence either way on friction material condition. Structural integrity around sill sections and chassis rails should be checked for rust, particularly if the Transit spent periods idle. The defect-free record is reassuring but not a substitute for hands-on checks. The two zero-defect failures suggest clerical rejection rather than owner neglect, yet the sparse history leaves consumable wear and underlying corrosion unmonitored across the early years.