2012 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · KP62 TMU

The vehicle passed the MOT on 31 October 2025 at 192,800 miles. The tester recorded severely deteriorated constant velocity boots on both front outer drive shaft joints, corroded front brake pipes covered in grease and a slightly corroded power steering hose. Compared with earlier tests, the number and severity and the number and severity of advisories have risen, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. Mileage rose steadily from 65,976 miles at the October 2015 test to 192,800 miles at the October 2025 test. That works out to roughly 13,800 miles per year, which is high for a 14‑year‑old Transit and suggests the van has been in regular use rather than standing for long periods. There are no large gaps in the testing record, with a pass recorded almost every year. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front drive shaft constant velocity joints, looking for cracked or missing boots and any grease leakage. Inspect the front brake pipes for signs of corrosion or fluid contamination and check the power steering hose for similar deterioration. Check the front suspension arm bushes and anti‑roll bar linkages/bushes for play, examine the rear leaf spring shackles for wear, and verify brake pad thickness especially on the rear inner axle. Finally, look for excessive exhaust smoke and ensure all lamps function correctly, as these items have appeared as advisories in previous tests.