2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MT66 UNB

The 2016 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT test on 24 April 2025 at 153,195 miles, confirming overall roadworthiness. The maintenance trend is stable but shows persistent consumable wear rather than deterioration. The tester recorded front and rear brake pad wear at 1.1 mm as advisories, continuing a pattern seen since 2019, with no new structural or mechanical failures introduced in the last twelve months. The mileage profile reveals a distinct two-phase usage pattern. Between November 2020 and May 2022 the odometer advanced by only 17 miles, indicating a prolonged period of inactivity that can affect seals, suspension components, and brake corrosion. Following that hiatus, the vehicle accumulated 21,632 miles in the year to May 2023 and a further 36,313 miles in the subsequent eleven months to April 2025, averaging roughly 15,320 miles per year overall but with recent annual totals exceeding 35,000 miles. This rapid recent accumulation places high demand on brakes, tyres, and drivetrain components. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system, given the recurring thin-pad advisories dating back to 2019 and the latest 1.1 mm measurement. Check front and rear brake disc thickness and run-out, and inspect the calipers for any binding that would accelerate pad wear. The tyre record shows inner sidewall cracking and perishing on both rear tyres in 2023, a nail embedded in the nearside rear tyre edge in 2024, and ply exposure on the offside front inner tyre in 2020; inspect all tyre sidewalls carefully for dry-rot and check the inner rear tyres for perishing that may not be visible during a casual walk-around. The 2020 emissions failure and the 2023 body-side repeater damage warrant a check of the exhaust system for leaks and corrosion, and the offside front bodywork around the repeater for any sharp edges or structural compromise.