2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FL65 PDZ

With five MOT tests recorded since 2020 and two of those ending in failure, the defining mechanical story of this Transit is a recent escalation in chassis, brake and tyre defects that culminated in a Dangerous-level brake pad finding on the same day the vehicle was eventually presented for a clean pass in November 2025. The 2025 result is misleading if read in isolation, because on 10 November 2025 the vehicle first failed dangerously with both front inner brake pads below 1.5 mm and a major defect for excessive wear in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, before a later entry shows it passed with no defects recorded, almost certainly after the brake pads and anti-roll bar component were replaced. Looking further back, 2024 saw another Dangerous failure for an offside rear tyre whose tread was no longer visible across the contact patch, alongside an advisory for a non-excessive front oil leak. Earlier tests between 2020 and 2022 were notably cleaner, with only minor CV boot deterioration and rear brake disc scoring noted, which suggests wear-related deterioration has accelerated in the last two testing cycles rather than being a long-standing problem. The recorded odometer of 192,254 miles against an eleven-year build date translates to roughly 17,500 miles per year on average, which sits at the upper end of what is typical for a working Transit and points to sustained commercial-style use rather than light or intermittent operation. MOT coverage is reasonably continuous, with tests recorded in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, so there are no multi-year lay-up gaps to factor in, and the mileage progression is broadly consistent with an actively used light commercial vehicle. Mechanically, that level of annual mileage concentrates wear on the front brake discs and pads, front suspension bushes and linkages, tyres, CV joints and boots, and the oil seals around the front of the engine, all of which feature directly in the recorded history. It also raises the likelihood that the rear brake discs, which were already showing pitting and scoring in 2022, will by now require refurbishment or replacement. For a prospective buyer, the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint failure recorded in 2025 is the priority area to scrutinise. Anti-roll bar drop links and their ball joints are a known wear item on high-mileage Transits, and even after replacement it is worth checking that the new parts are seated correctly and torqued to specification, because loose or incorrectly fitted links will produce a clonking or rattling noise over speed humps, rough tarmac and during direction changes. On a test drive, listen for any knocking from the front suspension over undulating roads, particularly on bumps taken at low speed, and feel for vagueness or a slight delay in the steering response that can indicate worn bushes in the anti-roll bar mounts. Examine the rear tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear and confirm that the offside rear wheel area has a matching, legal tyre with visible tread across the full width, as the 2024 failure involved the tread pattern being completely absent from the contact patch. The brake and drivetrain items flagged in the history warrant equal attention. The Dangerous brake pad finding in 2025 means the front calipers and discs should be inspected for binding, piston seizure and uneven disc wear, because pads that wear prematurely are often accompanied by a sticking slider or a partially seized caliper, which on a test drive would manifest as the vehicle pulling to one side under braking, a brake pedal that feels uneven, or excessive heat and dust on one wheel after a sustained stop. The 2023 advisory for thin front brake pads suggests pads have already been changed once in the recent past, so any rapid subsequent wear would justify a closer look at caliper function. The recurring CV boot deterioration on both nearside and offside front drive shafts indicates the boots have perished from age and underbonnet heat rather than from a single impact, so inspect both front boots for fresh splits or grease loss, and listen for a clicking or knocking from the front hubs during full-lock低速 manoeuvres. Finally, the front oil leak noted in 2024 should be checked on the ground beneath the engine bay before any test drive, and the source identified, as a persistent leak from the front crankshaft seal or timing cover on a high‑mileage Transit can indicate the need for a relatively costly repair and may also contaminate the auxiliary drive belt.