2016 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · HV66 OEM

The Transit holds a valid MOT certificate from the August 2025 test at 135,827 miles, though the record shows an initial failure followed by a same-day pass at identical mileage. That pattern usually indicates minor items — lamps, wipers, or a tyre tread borderline — rectified on site before the retest. No advisories or defects appear on any of the five recorded tests, which is unusual for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle at this mileage and suggests either diligent pre-test preparation or a lenient inspection regime rather than genuinely fault-free running gear. Annual mileage has climbed sharply. The van covered roughly 2,100 miles between September 2022 and September 2013, then 6,400 miles over the following year, and just over 10,400 miles in the ten months to August 2025. That acceleration points to heavier recent use, likely loaded work, which accelerates wear on driveline mounts, suspension bushes, and brake components even when the MOT stays clean. The current 135,827 miles equates to an average of 13,600 miles per year, but the last interval alone nearly matches that figure. A buyer should treat the clean history with caution. At this mileage the original rear leaf springs and front coil springs will be fatigued; check for sag, cracked leaves, or corroded spring seats. Brake discs and calipers on Transits of this era suffer binding slide pins and uneven disc wear — test for drag and temperature imbalance after a run. The 2.2 TDCi engine and six-speed gearbox are robust but verify clutch operation and listen for dual-mass flywheel rattle on start-up. Underbody corrosion on chassis rails, cross-members, and brake pipe runs is the primary structural risk; probe the inner sills and rear spring hangers thoroughly. Finally, confirm the timing belt and water pump were replaced at the recommended 125,000-mile or ten-year interval, as no service records accompany the MOT data.