2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · LR16 WWZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT record. The test conducted on 23 May 2022 at 171,805 miles returned a pass with no recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle met the minimum legal safety standards at that time. While the history shows failures in 2020 and 2021, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest that the owner addressed identified issues to keep the vehicle operational. The mileage profile is consistently high for a ten-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 17,000 miles annually. Between May 2020 and May 2021, the vehicle covered 24,483 miles in a single year, which represents heavy commercial use. However, the usage slowed down significantly between the 2021 and 2022 tests, with only 2,179 miles recorded. Given that the last recorded MOT was performed in May 2022, the vehicle is now four years overdue for its annual inspection, which creates a significant risk regarding the current state of mechanical components and safety equipment. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the components most likely to degrade under high-mileage conditions. Focus on the suspension assembly, specifically checking coil springs and rubber bushes for signs of excessive wear or perished material. Given the high mileage, the braking system should be examined for binding calipers, thin discs, or leaking hydraulic lines. Because the vehicle has not been tested in four years, the structural integrity of the chassis must be checked for significant corrosion or rust, and the condition of all tyres and wipers should be verified to ensure they have not deteriorated during the period of inactivity.