2016 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · GC16 TCK

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status is passing, but the maintenance trend shows signs of accelerating wear and neglect. The most recent test on 14 July 2026 at 149,703 miles flagged several immediate consumable issues, including worn tyres on both the nearside front and rear, thinning front brake pads, and pitted front brake discs. A gearbox area oil leak was also noted. While the vehicle passed, the accumulation of multiple advisories suggests a shift from the clean records seen in 2021 and 2022 toward a pattern of deferred maintenance. This Ford Transit has covered 149,703 miles over its ten-year lifespan, averaging roughly 15,000 miles per year. This high annual mileage is consistent with commercial use and explains the frequent wear on consumables. The records show steady mileage accumulation, with 13,729 miles covered between the July 2025 and July 2026 tests. This consistent usage pattern correlates with the increasing frequency of mechanical advisories, particularly regarding the braking system and drivetrain components. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the drivetrain and suspension. The records show a recurring issue with CV boots, with the offside front boot failing in July 2025 and an inner drive shaft boot flagged as severely deteriorated in July 2023. These repetitive failures indicate a need to check the integrity of all drive shaft joints and boots to prevent expensive mechanical breakdowns. The presence of an oil leak near the gearbox in the latest test requires a close inspection to determine if the leak is a minor seepage or a more significant seal failure. The braking system also requires attention. The tester flagged thinning pads and scored discs in July 2026, following a previous advisory for thin pads in 2020. Given the high mileage and the recent advisories for worn tyres and uneven tread wear, the buyer should examine the suspension bushes and steering geometry to ensure the vehicle is not suffering from chronic alignment issues. The history of windscreen damage and deteriorating registration plates suggests the vehicle has been used in demanding environments where cosmetic and minor component upkeep was secondary to operational utility.