2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · FV65 RYW

The 2015 Ford Transit shows a history of reactive maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. In the most recent test conducted on 17 October 2025 at 107,963 miles, the vehicle passed after failing just one day prior. That failure highlighted significant issues including an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush, multiple tyres reaching the legal wear limit, and exhaust emissions exceeding the permitted threshold. While the vehicle currently holds MOT, the recurring nature of the offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn geometry that has not been fully rectified. Mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. However, the technical record indicates a decline in mechanical standards since the 66,000 mile mark. In November 2024 at 98,256 miles, the vehicle failed due to an excessive engine oil leak, a worn nearside front ball joint, and a structural failure of the nearside front tyre. The presence of a lump in the tyre structure and a cut reaching the cords on another tyre indicates that critical safety components were neglected until a failure occurred. The suspension and braking systems show frequent signs of deterioration. The tester flagged worn ball joints and bushes across multiple years, 2020, 2023, and 2024. Brake pipe corrosion also appeared as a concern in 2024, which was noted as being covered in grease, potentially an attempt to hide the extent of the rust. A buyer should inspect the engine for the source of the oil leak reported in 2024 and perform a thorough check of the front suspension geometry, as the previous owners exhibit a pattern of only addressing faults once they reach a point of failure.