2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · HN15 FZT

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in a state of improving maintenance trend, evidenced by the 2025-07-17 MOT where the exhaust silencer outer skin was identified as corroded or loose, indicating that the primary focus has shifted from structural integrity to consumable wear. The 2025-07-16 failure, which caused the stop lamp to fail and the rear suspension bush to wear excessively, suggests that the system has been subjected to significant stress over the past year. However, the 2024-04-09 and 2024-04-08 tests show that the 2025-07-17 test remains the most recent and likely to be the most critical, with the most severe structural damage occurring in the 2024-04-08 test where the rear and front tires and suspension components were found to have perished or cracked. The mileage pattern indicates a rapid accumulation of wear that has not been adequately addressed in the last two years, despite the vehicle being approximately 11 years old. The 2022-07-25 test, which passed at 35,633 miles, serves as a baseline, but the 2024-04-09 and 2024-04-08 records show that the vehicle has experienced a significant drop in mileage, with the most severe damage occurring in the 2024-04-08 test at 54,845 miles. This gap between the 2022-07-25 test and the 2024-04-08 failure suggests that the owner may have been unable to maintain the vehicle's condition, potentially due to lack of regular servicing or a change in driving habits. The 6,823 miles per year figure confirms that the vehicle is approaching the typical wear rate for a 11-year-old model, but the specific data points highlight a dangerous imbalance between age and mileage. Given the recurring faults and the most recent severe damage, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity in the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components, particularly the rear and front tires and suspension bushings. The 2025-07-17 test flagged a rear suspension arm pin or bush that was worn but not resulting in excessive movement, but the 2024-04-08 test revealed that the rear and front tires have perished, and the front and rear suspension bushings have been worn excessively. A buyer should verify that these worn bushings are still functional and that the brake discs and calipers are still binding, as the 2024-04-08 failure indicates that the brake system has been compromised. Additionally, the 2024-04-08 test noted that the rear tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords in the outer sidewall, which is a serious indication that the tyre compound has failed, requiring immediate replacement.