2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · ML58 RAP

This ten-year-old Ford Transit presents an unusually clean DVSA record, having passed every annual assessment without a single advisory or failure entry, including the most recent test on 3 November 2025. Across five consecutive MOT cycles from 2021 through 2025, the vehicle has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness, which is a notable achievement for a commercial van of this age and likely working background. The absence of recorded corrosion advisories, suspension component wear, or brake-related defects suggests the structural integrity, underbody, and rolling stock have remained within legal limits throughout the testing period. For a prospective buyer, this unbroken pass pattern offers reassurance that no chronic mechanical defects have been flagged by DVSA examiners. With 110,090 miles recorded over approximately a decade of use, the vehicle has accumulated around 11,000 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with typical commercial or mixed-use Transit operation. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing cadence that might suggest prolonged off-road periods, and the steady progression of tests indicates the van has remained in active service. At this mileage point, mechanical wear on consumables such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, turbochargers, and driveline bearings becomes a more pertinent consideration than the MOT record alone. The mileage is high enough that age-related deterioration of rubber seals, flexible hoses, and timing chain components should be anticipated even though none have yet been flagged. Although the MOT history is entirely free of advisories, the absence of recorded observations is not a guarantee of current condition, particularly on a working van nearing the six-figure mileage threshold. Prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on areas commonly affected in Transits of this generation, including the front suspension wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and coil springs, which are known to wear and knock over uneven surfaces. During a test drive, listen carefully for clonking noises from the front end over speed humps and listen for any creaking or rattling from the rear leaf spring shackles and bushes, which often deteriorate silently before becoming evident in MOT brake or suspension testing. The braking system warrants particular attention given the mileage, with checks for binding calipers, unevenly worn or corroded brake discs, and the condition of flexible brake hoses where they pass near the inner arches. On test, the vehicle should pull away cleanly without clutch slip or judder, the steering should remain centred with no pulling to either side under braking, and the gearbox should select all ratios smoothly without synchro crunch. Inspect the engine bay and underbody for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or rear main seal, and check for coolant leaks from the water pump and thermostat housing, as these failure points are common on higher-mileage Transits but may not yet have triggered an MOT failure. Finally, verify the operation of the load area, rear doors, and any auxiliary equipment such as ply lining or racking, as commercial use can impose stresses not reflected in standard MOT categories.