2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LD16 EWG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the braking and suspension systems. In the most recent test conducted on February 2026 at 172,142 miles, the Transit passed only after failing the previous day for an illegal offside rear tyre and corroded brake pipes. While the immediate failures were rectified, the presence of pitted and scored discs on both front and rear axles suggests the braking system is reaching the end of its functional life and requires reactive rather than preventative attention. At 172,142 miles, this ten-year-old Ford Transit shows high utilization, averaging approximately 17,000 miles per year. The data reveals consistent heavy use between November 2024 and February 2026, where the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles in just three months. This rapid accumulation of mileage explains the accelerated wear on heavy-duty components, particularly the recurring degradation of suspension arm bushes and brake hardware which have been flagged across multiple test cycles in relatively short intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the arm pin bushes were noted as worn in 2023 and progressed to excessively worn status by late 2024. The buyer should also verify the integrity of the brake pipework; the history shows excessive corrosion in late 2024 and persistent corrosion in early 2026. Given the recurring pitting on the discs, the calipers should be checked for binding or seized pistons to ensure the surface damage is not being caused by a mechanical failure within the braking迫 system.