2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DP14 WKT

The Transit holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 20 February 2026 at 93,535 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That pass was preceded by a failed test just eight days earlier on 12 February 2026 at 93,532 miles, which exposed a cluster of suspension, braking, and structural defects across both axles. The tester flagged excessive wear in rear leaf spring shackle pins and bushes on both sides, insecure rear spring-to-axle fixing bolts, worn front suspension arm bushes, a slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing, and corroded brake pipes on the nearside front and offside rear. Several advisories carried over into the pass, including the corroded brake pipes, a minor oil leak from the tipper ram, and a chipped windscreen. The pattern suggests a vehicle that has recently deteriorated from a clean bill of health into a mechanically tired state. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light commercial use. Between the January 2024 pass at 78,541 miles and the January 2025 test at 84,066 miles, the van covered roughly 5,500 miles in twelve months. The jump from January 2025 to February 2026 is more pronounced, with approximately 9,400 miles added in just over a year, indicating a period of heavier use or increased workload. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest long-term standing or clocking, but the recent spike in mileage aligns with the sudden emergence of multiple wear-related failures. A buyer should treat the rear suspension as the primary concern. The repeated leaf spring and shackle bush wear, combined with an insecure spring fixing bolt flagged in February 2026, points to a rear axle that has been neglected under load. The front suspension arm bushes were also worn at the same test, and the nearside front wheel bearing had slight play, suggesting the entire suspension system is approaching the end of its serviceable life. The corroded brake pipes appearing as advisories in both the February 2026 fail and pass warrant close inspection for structural corrosion, particularly where pipes are covered in grease or other material that may be masking deeper pitting. The tipper ram oil leak and rear hub oil seal seepage, while currently minor, should be monitored for progression given the commercial nature of the vehicle. Tyre wear has been a recurring advisory, with inner edge wear noted on the offside front and offside rear in January 2025, indicating possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that remain unresolved. A thorough underbody inspection, a road test focusing on rear axle tramp or wandering, and a close check of all brake pipe condition are essential before committing to purchase.