2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MV64 VGO

The vehicle presents an inconsistent maintenance history with a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 98,370 miles, the preceding failure just days prior reveals significant mechanical neglect and safety concerns. The presence of excessive play in the offside front track rod end and a faulty supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates that critical steering and safety components were only addressed once they caused a failure, rather than being maintained during routine service intervals. At 98,370 miles over 12 years, the Ford Transit averages approximately 8,200 miles per year, which is consistent with light commercial or age-appropriate use. However, the mileage data shows a sharp increase in usage between February 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered 6,400 miles in a single year. This increased activity correlates with the major MOT failure in February 2025, which flagged numerous defects including thin brake pads, worn bearings, and suspension bushes, suggesting the vehicle was under heavy load or frequent use during that specific period. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The 2025 failure highlighted a cluster of issues including a worn nearside front wheel bearing, a leaking offside rear axle hub seal, and excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm bushes. The recurring contamination of the offside rear brake pads and low parking brake efficiency suggest the braking system may suffer from persistent fluid leaks or seized calipers. Additionally, the buyer should verify that the seat belt webbing has been replaced and the headlamp aim is correctly adjusted, as these previous faults indicate a lack of attention to basic safety-critical items.