2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FL66 DVM

The 2016 Ford Transit presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent MOT on 3 October 2025 at 125,901 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 1 October 2025 at 125,887 miles shows a failure, yet notably lists no recorded defects. This anomaly typically indicates a procedural failure or an immediate rectification of a minor item, as the vehicle passed cleanly just two days later without any recorded defects. The absence of advisories or failures across the documented history suggests the vehicle has maintained a consistent standard of roadworthiness. Accumulating 125,901 miles over a decade equates to roughly 12,590 miles annually, a figure slightly elevated for a commercial van of this age. The mileage progression reveals a distinct acceleration in recent years. Between September 2023 at 101,815 miles and October 2024 at 114,659 miles, the van covered 12,844 miles in twelve months. This dropped slightly to 11,242 miles in the subsequent twelve months leading to the October 2025 test. Such sustained high-mileage use accelerates wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and braking systems, demanding closer physical scrutiny despite the clean MOT record. Although the MOT record remains entirely free of defects and advisories, the high utilisation rate warrants a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should closely examine the structural integrity of the chassis and load area, checking for corrosion or cracking common in high-use Transits. Suspension components, particularly the front coil springs and rear leaf springs, require assessment for sagging or fracturing. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, while tyres must be inspected for uneven wear patterns indicating alignment issues. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but the mileage accumulation implies significant mechanical consumption that a static test might not reveal.