2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · EY14 AAK

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance trend shows a sharp decline in mechanical oversight. While the Transit passed its January 2026 test after repairs, the failure just five months prior revealed a significant accumulation of defects across the suspension, braking, and lighting. The transition from clean records in 2024 and 2025 to a multi-point failure in early 2026 suggests that preventative maintenance has been neglected in favour of reactive-only repairs. Data regarding mileage accumulation is limited, with only one recorded figure from January 2025 at 249,376 miles. This indicates a high-use commercial profile, averaging roughly 25,000 miles per year over the vehicle's twelve-year life. Without a mileage reading for the recent January 2026 test, it is impossible to determine if the vehicle has undergone further heavy usage in the last year, which typically accelerates the wear on the rubber components and ball joints identified in the recent failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front-end suspension and braking systems. The January 2026 failure flagged excessive wear on both anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and a torn offside front CV boot, both of which are prone to rapid failure if not monitored. Furthermore, the presence of corroded front brake pipes covered in grease is a concern, as such material is often used to hide structural decay from the tester. The buyer should also verify the source of the oil leak noted in the latest pass to ensure it is not worsening beyond a minor seepage.