2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · NJ64 ULL

The Transit presents as fundamentally roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 20 January 2026 at 117,946 miles, though that test reveals a vehicle whose basic mechanical upkeep has slipped. The maintenance trend is currently stable but deteriorating. The tester flagged front and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, a nearside front wheel bearing emitting noise, and an oil leak. Two tyres showed age-related perishing and wear on inner edges, while a registration plate lamp was inoperative. These advisories cluster around neglected running gear rather than a single catastrophic failure, yet the pattern suggests routine servicing intervals have been stretched. The annual mileage of roughly 9,800 miles is entirely typical for a commercial vehicle of this age, and the record shows no suspicious gaps or sudden accumulation. Mileage rose from 84,323 in December 2020 to 92,842 in January 2022, then to 107,751 in August 2023, 113,580 in January 2025, and finally 117,946 in January 2026. That progression is smooth and consistent, indicating regular use rather than long periods of standing or recent high-mileage punishment. The MOT history itself is complete with no missing annual tests, which supports a verifiable service record. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The nearside front wheel bearing flagged in January 2026 demands immediate attention; a noisy bearing on a heavy commercial van can deteriorate rapidly and lead to hub failure. The front and rear brake discs recorded as worn, pitted or scored suggest the vehicle has been running on degraded braking surfaces for some time. Check the disc thickness and condition of the pads, and inspect the rear calipers for binding. The recurring oil leak, noted in both August 2023 and January 2026, warrants a thorough inspection of the engine, turbo, and rocker cover gaskets to determine whether it is a minor seep or a developing pressure loss. The tyre-related advisories across multiple tests point to alignment or suspension wear rather than simple neglect. Inner edge wear on rear tyres and cracking sidewalls indicate possible worn suspension bushes, sagging coil springs, or misaligned tracking. The corroded brake pipes flagged in 2023, though covered in grease, should be re-inspected for structural integrity, especially where they route along the chassis. Lift the vehicle and examine the underside for corrosion to the chassis rails, outriggers, and brake pipe runs. A commercial Transit at nearly 118,000 miles is structurally sound if maintained, but rust in load-bearing areas can compromise safety and value.