2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · PK16 OFV

The 2016 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 20 May 2026 at 82,682 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable rather than improving. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, yet the same category of defect keeps reappearing. Rear brake pipe corrosion flagged as corroded and covered in grease or other material appeared in the May 2023 test at 67,517 miles, the May 2024 test at 72,159 miles, and again in the May 2025 test at 77,224 miles. In the most recent May 2026 test both nearside and offside rear brake pipes were flagged with the identical corrosion advisory, indicating the underlying cause has not been rectified despite repeated identification. Front and rear brake discs were also flagged as worn, pitted or scored in the latest test across all four corners, suggesting the braking system is operating in a persistently degraded state. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 8,268 miles per year. The progression from 62,518 miles in April 2022 to 82,682 miles in May 2026 shows a steady and consistent increase with no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps. The annual test intervals are regular and the mileage steps between each test fall within expected ranges, so there is no evidence of long periods of non-use or odometer irregularities. The data set itself is clean and complete across five consecutive annual tests, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's mechanical trajectory. A buyer should pay particular attention to the condition of the rear brake lines and the extent of any visible corrosion or contamination from grease and road debris coating those pipes. The repeated advisory on rear brake pipe corrosion across four consecutive tests suggests moisture ingress or deteriorating protective wrapping may be an ongoing issue, and any in-person inspection should include a close visual check of the full length of the rear brake pipe run, especially at unions and mounting points. The worn and pitted brake discs flagged on all wheels in the May 2026 test indicate the braking system has been running on degraded surfaces for some time, so checking disc thickness and scoring depth against manufacturer minimums is essential before purchase. The front suspension also warrants attention. Both front suspension arm rear bushes were flagged as worn in the April 2023 test at 67,517 miles. While this did not reappear as an advisory in subsequent tests, worn bushes on a vehicle of this age and mileage can accelerate uneven tyre wear, which is itself confirmed by repeated advisories on both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit or wearing on the edge in the 2023 and 2025 tests. A physical inspection should check for play in the front suspension bushes, uneven tyre wear patterns, and the condition of the offside front driveshaft constant velocity boot, which was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2023 and may have been replaced but should be verified.