2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · KX14 AEL

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, with the most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 121,931 miles passing despite advisories for a deteriorated front registration plate and a corroded rear silencer outer skin. While the vehicle has passed its most recent inspection, the history reveals a persistent trend of brake system degradation and corrosion. The maintenance status is currently stable in terms of passing tests, but the recurring nature of certain defects suggests that underlying issues are being addressed only when they reach a failure threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical commercial use profile for a 2014 vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 43,922 miles in August 2017 to 121,931 miles in December 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing intervals that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of failures in 2022 and 2023 indicates periods where the vehicle's condition lapsed significantly between inspections. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough underside inspection, specifically focusing on the braking system and structural corrosion. The records show a chronic issue with brake pipe corrosion, with failures and advisories regarding corroded pipes appearing in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The most recent advisory regarding the rear silencer skin suggests that surface corrosion is progressing. It is vital to check the integrity of all brake lines, connections, and the condition of the exhaust system to ensure that the corrosion noted in the 2024 and 2025 tests has not progressed to a structural failure. Further attention should be given to the suspension and braking components. The history includes previous issues with wheel bearings, binding calipers, and worn brake discs. While these specific items were not flagged in the most recent test, the recurring nature of brake-related failures suggests that the hydraulic system and mechanical braking components require close scrutiny. Checking the condition of the rear leaf springs and the offside rear brake hose, which caused a failure in late 2023, is also recommended to ensure no further mechanical interference exists.