2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DS16 VGN

The 2024‑02‑08 MOT passed the 2016 Ford Transit at 230,813 miles, confirming that the vehicle was roadworthy at that time. The record shows a pattern of passing each successive test, with only minor advisory items such as worn brake pads, tyres approaching the legal limit and insecure body panels; no major mechanical failures have recurred since the 2022 test, indicating a relatively stable maintenance trend. From its first registration in 2016 the van has accumulated roughly 23,000 miles per year, rising from 164,015 miles in May 2019 to 230,813 miles in February 2024, a gain of about 67,000 miles over five years. The interval between the 2019 and 2020 tests is the longest gap, yet mileage still climbs at a consistent rate, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of standing. Recurring advisories point to specific components that merit close inspection: brake pads have been noted as worn thin in 2023 and 2024, rear tyres have repeatedly approached the legal limit, and body panels remain insecure at each test. Earlier failures in 2019 revealed a damaged offside mirror, a compromised rear reflector, an airbag warning lamp and a severely deteriorated constant‑velocity joint boot, all of which should be verified as repaired. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the suspension bushes, the drive‑shaft CV joint boot, the balance of the rear brakes, the mounting bolts of the rear bumper and any signs of structural rust on the panels and chassis, while also confirming that the airbag warning lamp is inactive and that tyre tread and brake disc thickness meet current standards.