2022 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MA72 DMX

The 2022 Ford Transit’s most recent MOT, conducted on 2025-12-08 at 40,370 miles, resulted in a fail due to serious damage to both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkages , described as “damaged and seriously weakened bent.” These issues fall under MOT regulation 5.3.3 (b) (i), indicating a significant structural or mechanical defect that could compromise handling or safety. The same MOT also noted damage to both rear wheel arches, though these were classified as “not going to affect the vehicle.” A separate entry on the same date shows a pass for the same mileage, but this appears contradictory given the fail findings. This inconsistency may reflect an error in recording or a split decision on critical vs. non-critical issues. Regardless, the fail outcome highlights a serious defect requiring immediate repair. The MOT history shows no prior failures or recurring issues, but the single fail event points to a specific, high-risk problem with the rear suspension system. Without historical data from before 2025, it is unclear if this defect is new or pre-existing. The trend cannot be definitively assessed, but the severity of the anti-roll bar damage suggests a critical safety risk that must be addressed. The vehicle’s mileage of 40,370 miles over four years equates to roughly 10,092 miles per year, which is typical for its age . This does not strongly indicate heavy wear or under-use, though lower mileage could suggest periods of inactivity.