2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MJ16 AAV

The vehicle is not currently roadworthy; the most recent MOT passed at 179,493 miles on 29 October 2024, but that certificate expired in October 2025 and the car has been operating without a valid MOT for roughly nine months. The maintenance trend shows a clear deterioration in tyre condition, with successive tests highlighting deep cuts, nail penetrations, and excessive wear on the rear tyres, while the front tyres also approach the legal tread limit. Exterior components such as the windscreen and near‑side mirror arm have been damaged on multiple occasions, and the rear bump stops are missing. Brake discs have been worn and pitted since 2022, though pad thickness has not been reported as low after the 2019 failure, indicating a relatively stable brake‑disc situation. Mileage accumulation has been relentless, rising from 87,784 miles in April 2019 to 179,493 miles in October 2024—a gain of almost 92,000 miles in just over five and a half years. This equates to an average of roughly 17,900 miles per year, well above the norm for a transit‑class vehicle of this age. The MOT record is otherwise continuous, but the absence of any test after October 2024 leaves a significant gap, confirming the vehicle has been un‑tested for the majority of 2025 and is now overdue. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear tyres first, looking for deep cuts, embedded nails, uneven wear, and any signs of structural damage that could compromise safety. The front tyres also need verification of tread depth and edge wear. Brake discs should be examined for scoring and pitting, and the pads checked for thickness, as the 2019 failure indicated they were below the 1.5 mm threshold. The windscreen warrants close scrutiny for chips and cracks, even if they do not affect the driver’s view, and the mirror arm mounting should be tested for security. The missing rear bump stops must be located or replaced, and the near‑side front wiper blade inspected for splits. Finally, a walk‑around should cover suspension bushes, exhaust hangers, and any rust spots, as the high annual mileage and repeated tyre damage suggest increased stress on these components.