2022 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LC22 ABV

A single dangerous tyre failure on the nearside rear inner position in April 2026 defines the mechanical narrative of this 2022 Ford Transit, despite an otherwise thin advisory history. On that date the vehicle failed its MOT on a structural tyre defect — a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of the casing — a category of defect that warrants immediate roadside prohibition under MOT rules. The same test simultaneously recorded a pass alongside the failure, which reflects the standard DVSA process of issuing both certificates when a dangerous defect is identified alongside a borderline pass on other items. Aside from this single dangerous failure, the only other recorded observation is a recurring advisory for a deteriorated front registration plate, present at both the 2025 and 2026 tests. The overall pattern suggests a commercial vehicle that has not accumulated the sort of chronic wear advisories typical of higher-mileage Transits, but the tyre episode shows that significant structural defects can emerge suddenly even on lightly used examples, and the recurrence of the number plate advisory hints at cosmetic neglect rather than mechanical deterioration. Recorded mileage of 36,037 miles over four years equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a working Transit of this age and is neither unusually low nor suggestive of long periods off the road. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would imply extended standing, and the mileage between consecutive tests is broadly proportionate, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular commercial or fleet use. At this rate of accumulation, brake discs, pads, tyres, clutch components (if manual), and suspension bushes should be experiencing wear proportionate to mileage rather than age-related degradation alone. The lack of recorded advisories on braking components, suspension linkages, steering components, or corrosion across the available tests is consistent with a working van that has neither been heavily loaded to the point of premature wear nor left idle long enough to suffer age-related rubber or seal deterioration. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough physical inspection of the tyres, given that the recorded failure involved a structural separation on the inner nearside rear position. On inspection, examine all four tyres plus any spare for bulges, cracking, uneven shoulder wear, or signs of sidewall impact damage, and verify that the tread depth remains above the legal 1.6mm minimum across the central three-quarters of the tread. Pay particular attention to the inner rear wheel area, as inner shoulder wear can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues on Transits, especially if the vehicle has regularly carried heavy or uneven loads. On a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or vibration that could indicate a deformed or separating tyre carcass, and feel for steering wander or pulling that might suggest worn front suspension components. Although no suspension or brake advisories have been recorded, an under-bonnet and under-floor inspection remains worthwhile, with particular focus on the front brake discs for lipping, the rear for binding calipers, and the suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes for perished rubber, all of which are common Transit wear items at this mileage. Finally, the recurring registration plate advisory should be addressed simply by replacing the deteriorated plate before the next test to avoid a further failed item.