2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · DY14 UNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in February 2025 at 148,670 miles passed, the tester noted advisories for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and a nail in the offside rear tyre. This suggests the owner is only addressing consumable items once they reach a point of immediate failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 148,670 miles over 12 years, this Transit has averaged approximately 12,400 miles per annum, which is consistent with heavy commercial use. The data shows a significant period of mileage accumulation between October 2022 and November 2023, where the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles in just thirteen months. The failure in October 2022 at 143,832 miles due to thin brake pads and faulty wiper equipment highlights a period where basic service intervals were neglected prior to the inspection. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain components. The November 2023 test flagged a severely deteriorated offside front inner drive shaft CV boot, which if left unaddressed, leads to grease loss and premature joint failure. Given the history of thin brake pads in both 2022 and 2023, a thorough check of the current pad thickness and condition of the discs is necessary to ensure the braking system has not suffered heat damage from over-usage. The high mileage also necessitates a close inspection for chassis corrosion and structural integrity, common in vans of this age.