2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FH15 ABO

The most recent recorded MOT test, on 25 January 2022 at 162,854 miles, ended in a clean pass with no defects or advisories. That outcome is reassuring, but the record is too thin to call the maintenance trend stable. Fifteen days earlier the van had failed at 162,615 miles, yet that failure entry lists no recorded defects, which is unusual. Either the fault was captured loosely or the retest cleared the issue without comment, and the clean pass that followed suggests whatever caused the fail was addressed promptly. The mileage pattern sits high for an 11-year-old van, at roughly 14,805 miles per year. The gap between the failure and the pass shows 239 miles added over about two weeks, which is consistent with active use and a quick retest. The bigger concern is that no MOT entry appears after January 2022. Relative to today, that leaves over four years with no recorded test data. That could mean the vehicle was laid up, off the road, or that the supplied history is incomplete, so a buyer must check the current DVSA test status directly. A van at this mileage will have worn suspension components even if the last pass was clean. Inspect the front suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, and check the anti-roll bar links for play. The brakes deserve close attention at 163,000 miles; scored discs, binding calipers, and worn pads are common on high-mileage Transits. Look underneath for structural corrosion, particularly on the chassis rails, crossmembers, and rear spring mounts, and examine the exhaust for rust around the downpipe and silencer. The clean 2022 pass says nothing about component condition today, so an independent pre-purchase inspection and a fresh MOT are essential before committing.