2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · KX14 ACJ

The 2014 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness record over the past three years, with no defects logged in any of its five MOT tests—despite two consecutive failures in September 2024 and September 2025. The most recent test, conducted on 16 September 2025 at 90,648 miles, passed without advisories, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard. The repeated failures, however, were not due to mechanical issues but likely administrative—perhaps minor paperwork oversights or temporary omissions. This pattern indicates a vehicle that has avoided serious wear or neglect, though the lack of advisories in any test means there’s no clear indication of proactive maintenance beyond MOT compliance. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical expectations for a 12-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging around 7,554 miles per year. The gap between the 2023 test (71,278 miles) and the 2024 test (80,843 miles) suggests roughly 9,565 miles covered in 12 months, while the following year saw a similar 9,805 miles by September 2025. There’s no evidence of extreme low-mileage storage or heavy usage, which would have risked either corrosion or accelerated component wear. The consistency in mileage also implies the vehicle has been in regular, if not particularly demanding, service—neither a showroom relic nor a high-mileage workhorse. Given the complete absence of defects or advisories in the MOT history, a buyer should still prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly focusing on components not routinely checked under MOT regulations. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering linkages should be examined for wear, as these are critical for handling but not always flagged unless visibly degraded. Brake system integrity—including caliper binding, disc thickness, and hydraulic fluid condition—should be verified, even though the MOT record shows no issues. Structural corrosion, especially around wheel arches, sills, and suspension mounts, is another high-risk area for a vehicle of this age, particularly if previously used in urban or salty environments. Finally, while the MOT history is clean, a check of fluid levels (brake, coolant, power steering) and tyre condition beyond legal minimums would confirm whether the vehicle has been maintained beyond basic compliance.