2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · HN15 FZL

The 2015 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 25 June 2025 at 133,725 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding two years reveals a pattern of recurring defects rather than consistent preventative care. The vehicle failed the initial test on the same date due to a seriously defective nearside headlamp lens, a non-functioning offside rear fog lamp, and both front tyres worn to the legal limit on their inner edges. While these were rectified for the pass, the combination of a defective lamp lens and edge-wearing tyres on a commercial vehicle suggests deferred basic upkeep. The 2024 test cycle was more concerning, exposing rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, front pads at the wear indicator, worn rear brake discs, and both rear tyres with exposed cords, all at 124,684 miles. This cluster of critical safety failures indicates the braking system and rear tyres were allowed to deteriorate significantly before intervention. The recorded mileage of 133,725 miles over approximately 11 years equates to roughly 12,157 miles per annum, which is high for a light commercial vehicle of this age and points to sustained, intensive use. The MOT record shows a gap of approximately 9,037 miles between the July 2023 pass at 114,328 miles and the July 2024 failure at 124,684 miles, followed by a further 9,041 miles to the June 2025 test at 133,725 miles. This steady, high-mileage accumulation is consistent with a working van subjected to constant load cycles, placing accelerated stress on consumable components, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts. The mileage progression is linear with no anomalous jumps or suspicious drops, lending credibility to the recorded history, but the intensity of use means wear rates on brakes, tyres, and structural fixings will be elevated compared to a lightly used example. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, given the repeated advisory for front tyre edge wear, which typically indicates misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes and ball joints. The rear braking system warrants close scrutiny; the 2024 failure for pads below 1.5 mm and worn discs, combined with the 2025 pass without a recorded brake-related advisory, suggests components were replaced recently, but the condition of the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism should be verified for binding or uneven wear. The repeated lamp-related defects, including a broken nearside rear lamp lens in 2024 and a seriously defective headlamp lens in 2025, raise concerns about water ingress into light units and potential wiring corrosion, so all exterior lighting should be tested for function and moisture. Finally, a detailed underbody inspection for corrosion is essential, particularly on the chassis rails, outriggers, and around mounting points, as high-mileage commercial vehicles of this age are prone to structural rust that MOT tests do not always fully expose.