2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MJ14 MYD

The Transit holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 10 February 2026 at 92,395 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The most recent test flagged corroded front and rear brake pipes contaminated with grease or other material. This is a recurring defect that has persisted across four of the last five annual inspections. The 2025 test identified the same corrosion issue on both rear pipes across the axle, and the 2024 test noted corrosion on the offside rear pipe. The tester repeatedly issued passes rather than failures, but the pattern shows a steady decline in the condition of the braking system rather than active repair. Suspension wear is also emerging. In the February 2025 test at 90,644 miles, both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were worn, though not yet causing excessive movement. These are load-bearing commercial vehicle components, and wear at this mileage is expected, yet no subsequent repair is recorded ahead of the 2026 pass. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2014 commercial vehicle. Annual increments sit between roughly 1,000 and 1,700 miles per year, with the 2025–2026 interval recording 1,751 miles and the 2023–2024 interval recording 1,106 miles. There are no large gaps or sudden spikes that suggest long-term standing or very high recent use. The record is complete back to January 2022, so there are no missing annual tests to raise concern about undisclosed damage or neglect. A buyer should inspect the entire braking system with particular attention to the condition of all rigid brake pipe runs, unions, and flexible hoses. Corroded pipes covered in grease may mask active weeping or advanced wall thinning, and the repeated advisories suggest the system has not been properly cleaned, protected, or replaced. The front suspension arm bushes and pins flagged in 2025 are likely to have deteriorated further by 2026, so a physical check for play, cracking, and uneven tyre wear is advisable. Given the commercial nature of this vehicle, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, chassis condition, and exhaust integrity is strongly recommended before purchase.