2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EJ16 YTC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension component wear. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 126,959 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged an offside track rod end ball joint with slight play. This follows a failure in March 2025 where both front lower suspension arm bushes showed significant wear. The recurrence of these faults indicates that the front suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life and requires proactive mechanical attention. At 126,959 miles, this Ford Transit has averaged approximately 12,700 miles per year over its decade of life. The data shows consistent high-mileage usage, with 5,400 miles covered between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests, and another 6,300 miles recorded in the final year. This steady accumulation of mileage is typical for a commercial heavy-use vehicle but places considerable stress on the rubber-boned bushings, ball joints, and drivetrain components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of degradation in the control arm bushes and ball joints. The transition from a worn bush in 2024 to a failing track rod end in 2026 suggests that the steering-related components are failing sequentially. Attention should also be paid to the offside side repeater to ensure the repair from the March 2026 failure was executed correctly, and a check for structural corrosion on the chassis is essential given the high-mileage profile of Transits of this era.