2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EJ16 EYF

The 2016 Ford Transit remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 1 July 2025 at 123,205 miles, yet the maintenance trend warrants caution. That latest test flagged both front and rear brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, indicating the braking system is operating in a degraded state. While the discs were not deemed seriously weakened at the time of testing, this is the first appearance of such advisories on this vehicle's record, suggesting a worsening condition rather than a stable one. The vehicle has passed every test since 2022, but the progression from a clean bill of health to flagged brake components signals that wear is now accelerating. The mileage accumulation pattern reveals a notable gap between June 2023 and June 2024, where the odometer jumped from 83,324 to 100,787 miles, an increase of 17,463 miles in a single year. This represents a significant spike compared to the prior annual average of roughly 5,154 miles between 2022 and 2023. The vehicle then covered a further 22,418 miles between June 2024 and July 2025, confirming sustained high-intensity use. Such heavy annual mileage places disproportionate stress on consumable components, particularly brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts. The rapid accumulation also raises the possibility that the vehicle spent extended periods being driven hard rather than standing idle, which compounds mechanical fatigue. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system during any test drive or pre-purchase examination. The July 2025 advisory on both front and rear discs being worn, pitted, or scored means these components are approaching or may already have reached their serviceable limits. Check for uneven pad wear, binding calipers, and scoring depth on the disc faces. The 2024 failure for a leaking offside front power steering steel line, though subsequently repaired, demands inspection of the entire steering rack and hydraulic lines for residual corrosion or weeping, particularly given the vehicle's high mileage and commercial duty cycle. Beyond the brakes and steering, examine the suspension closely. At over 123,000 miles, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and suspension bushes are well within their expected wear window. The recurring tyre advisories in 2023 for cracking and perishing on both rear tyres suggest the vehicle may have spent periods stationary under load, so check all four tyres for age-related sidewall deterioration regardless of remaining tread depth. A physical underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around cross-members, sills, and outriggers, is essential on a high-mileage commercial van of this age.