2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FE15 TZU

The 2015 Ford Transit remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 24 September 2025 at 341,967 miles, passing with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of deferred minor faults rather than proactive renewal. The September 2025 test flagged worn front brake discs and pads, along with corroded brake pipes obscured by grease, suggesting routine inspection was carried out but component replacement was left to the next cycle. Earlier advisories, including a defective wiper blade and a slightly damaged obligatory mirror from the April 2025 test, were not rectified by the following September check, pointing to an owner who addressed only the minimum to pass. Mileage accumulation is notably high at roughly 31,088 miles per year, consistent with intensive commercial use. Between the March 2025 failure at 319,386 miles and the September 2025 pass at 341,967 miles, the vehicle covered 22,581 miles in just under six months, confirming sustained heavy workload. This pace accelerates wear on consumables and structural components, particularly suspension, braking, and drivetrain parts. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record, providing a continuous audit trail from 2024 through 2025. Recurring suspension faults warrant close physical inspection. The nearside front lower ball joint showed slight play in both the March 2025 failure and the April 2025 pass, while anti-roll bar linkage ball joints on both sides were excessively worn in March 2025 and only slightly worn by September 2024. A buyer should check for uneven tyre wear, knocking over speed bumps, and excessive body roll, all of which indicate deteriorating front-end geometry. The rear brake pads were wearing thin in April 2025, and the front discs and pads were flagged in September 2025, so a thorough assessment of braking efficiency, pedal feel, and disc scoring is essential. Corrosion is an emerging concern. The September 2025 test noted brake pipes corroded and covered in grease across all pipes, while the March 2024 test flagged a corroded rear brake pipe. At this mileage and age, underbody and chassis rust, particularly around suspension mounting points and load-bearing cross-members, should be inspected carefully. The ABS warning lamp from the March 2025 failure was no longer present by April, but the intermittent nature of such faults means the ABS system should be scanned for stored codes. Overall, the Transit presents as a heavily used work vehicle with acceptable but not meticulous upkeep.