2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · HV66 ACU

The Ford Transit demonstrates an improving maintenance trend overall, culminating in a pass on 2026-05-20 at 110,659 miles, though the latest certificate carries an advisory for a severely deteriorated nearside front outer constant velocity boot. Earlier test records reveal a pattern of neglect regarding basic consumables, highlighted by a failure in September 2021 due to multiple tyre defects, a split drive shaft boot, lighting faults, and insufficient washer fluid. That same failure-prone period suggests previous owners deferred routine checks until forced by the test station, whereas the intervening years between 2023 and 2025 show clean passes indicating better recent upkeep. Accumulating 110,659 miles over its roughly ten-year lifespan yields an average of approximately 11,000 miles annually, fitting the typical usage profile for a commercial utility vehicle of this class. Mileage progression remained steady through the late tens and early twenties, jumping by about 25,740 miles between September 2020 and September 2021 during intensive working use. Usage slowed down slightly post-2021, with annual increments settling between 4,000 and 6,000 miles leading up to the most recent test conducted roughly two months ago. Prospective buyers should immediately inspect the nearside front drive shaft assembly to confirm whether the CV boot flagged in May 2026 has been replaced or if joint grease contamination has already occurred. The history of tyre damage and brake wear, specifically the binding nearside rear service brake noted in September 2020 and thinning pads in September 2021, dictates a thorough manual check of the braking system discs, pads, and caliper sliders. Commercial vehicles of this age frequently suffer from heavy-duty chassis strain, making a ramp inspection essential to verify structural integrity and check for corrosion underneath the floor panels.