2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LM64 PZX

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 10 February 2026, although it should be noted that this followed an immediate failure on the same date due to a nearside front position lamp not working, which was rectified prior to the pass being issued. Beyond that straightforward lighting rectification, the test recorded several advisories that warrant close attention. An oil leak was noted as not excessive, alongside wear on the offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, a slightly noisy nearside rear wheel bearing, and a minor defect concerning the offside direction indicator lens. Comparing this result to the largely clean passes of 2022, 2023, and 2025, the recent advisory cluster suggests the early signs of an ageing, high-mileage commercial vehicle beginning to flag component wear, though nothing recorded currently presents as a structural or dangerous failure. The maintenance trend overall appears stable but with an emerging pattern of wear items that a buyer should expect to address in the near term. With 175,816 miles accumulated over roughly twelve years, this Transit averages approximately 14,650 miles annually, which is notably high for a vehicle of its type and indicates sustained, likely commercial or fleet-style operation. The MOT record shows annual testing with no significant gaps in mileage progression, confirming consistent use rather than periods of standing. This level of annual mileage brings forward the wear of major mechanical consumables including suspension components, engine and gearbox mounts, clutch and drivetrain elements, and braking hardware considerably sooner than would be expected on a lower-mileage example. For a prospective buyer, the advisories flagged at the most recent test should be the primary focus of any pre-purchase evaluation. The oil leak, while currently characterised as not excessive, requires a thorough under-bonnet inspection to identify its origin, checking for wet residue around the sump, timing chain area, rocker cover, and turbo seals where applicable, as oil leaks on high-mileage diesels have a habit of escalating once seals begin to harden. The offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush wear should be evaluated by physically rocking the wheel at nine and three o'clock whilst raised to detect any play, and on a test drive the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as well as monitor for uneven front tyre wear which would suggest the bush has progressed beyond its advisory state. The nearside rear wheel bearing noise is likely to worsen progressively and is worth confirming on a road test by listening for a humming or growling that changes with vehicle speed and may alter on left and right hand bends, helping to isolate the affected side. Beyond the recorded advisories, the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage demand a broad inspection consistent with a hardworking commercial platform. Brake discs and calipers must be examined for corrosion, lipping, and binding, particularly given the front pads were noted as wearing thin back in 2021 and will almost certainly require renewed discs and pads at this stage. The 12V battery should be load-tested as diesels of this vintage and usage profile are prone to starter failure, and all fluids including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid should be checked for condition and service history, as brake fluid degrades on a calendar basis regardless of mileage and should ideally have been renewed in the last two years. Tyres require scrutiny not just for tread depth but for sidewall perishing and cracking consistent with age, and the buyer should verify a complete service history with particular attention to cambelt or timing chain intervals, fuel filter changes, and any gearbox or clutch work, given that a Transit of this mileage operating under load represents one of the hardest-used vehicles on UK roads and warrants nothing less than a fully documented maintenance record.