2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FM16 UDU

The 2016 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 148,130 miles on 28 March 2026. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or defects logged across the five most recent tests. A buyer should note the pattern of immediate pass-after-fail on two occasions suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical defect, as both failures recorded no defects. The recorded mileage of 148,130 against a ten-year lifespan equates to roughly 14,800 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial of this age and points to consistent hard use. The jump from 130,580 miles at the 1 August 2024 test to 146,505 miles by 28 July 2025 shows nearly 16,000 miles in under twelve months. A further 1,625 miles accrued by March 2026 indicates the van remained in regular service. The DVSA data is sparse on fault detail, with every entry showing a clean sheet on defects and advisories. Given the absence of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion in the record, the MOT history alone offers no evidence of worsening mechanical risk. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries on 25 March 2026 and 28 July 2025 imply the previous keeper may have presented the van without valid documentation or with minor non-mechanical test blockers rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of load-bearing structure, subframe corrosion, and drivetrain condition given the high annual mileage. Verify service history independently, as the MOT record confirms roadworthiness at test dates but discloses nothing on consumable intervals or hidden wear between the 2024 and 2025 examinations.