2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EX66 UDP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred servicing on critical wear items. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 82,813 miles was a pass, it occurred just one day after a significant failure. That failure highlighted multiple urgent safety issues, including exposed cords on a tyre, tread depth below legal limits, and a total failure of the stop lamps. This suggests a pattern of only addressing the minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 14,244 miles between the November 2022 test at 59,582 miles and the October 2024 test at 73,826 miles, followed by nearly 9,000 miles in the final year. While the annual mileage is relatively low for a Transit, the frequency of failures related to rubber components indicates that age is affecting the vehicle more than distance driven. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the offside front suspension arm bush has been flagged as split or worn since 2024 and remained noted in 2025. The recurring mention of anti-roll bar linkages and suspension bushes suggests the front end is reaching the end of its service life. Furthermore, the October 2025 record noted thin brake pads and worn discs, which implies the braking system is at the limit of its tolerance and likely requires immediate replacement. The history also shows persistent tyre issues, with cuts and uneven wear noted across multiple tests in 2021, 2022, and 2025. The inner wear on the offside rear tyre reported in 2025 indicates an alignment problem that has not been corrected. Given the history of damaged glass mirrors and indicator lenses, the buyer should verify that the owner has not neglected mechanical inspections until the MOT deadline forced their action.