2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · PY15 TCZ

The vehicle presents a concerning trend of mechanical neglect and deferred maintenance, culminating in a significant failure on 21 July 2026 at 198,752 miles. The tester identified multiple critical safety deplets, including a failed supplementary restraint system warning lamp and an ABS fault. Most alarming is the structural integrity of the offside front suspension mounting, which is excessively corroded to the point of significantly reducing strength. Combined with an inoperative offside rear parking brake and poor overall brake efficiency, the vehicle is currently in an unroadworthy state requiring extensive repairs. The mileage history reflects high-intensity usage, nearly 200,000 miles in 11 years, which averages over 18,000 miles per year. This heavy workload is evident in the recurring failure of wear-related components. In July 2025 at 188,614 miles, the vehicle failed twice due to excessively corroded brake pipes, lighting failures, and a flat tyre. The persistent presence of an oil leak from the rear differential across multiple tests—from 2024 to 2025—suggests a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative maintenance. The record shows a consistent struggle with the braking and suspension systems. Corroded brake pipes have been flagged annually since 2021, and suspension bushes were noted as excessively worn or perished in 2024 and 2026. The transition from minor component wear to significant structural corrosion on the driver step in the very recent 2026 test indicates that the chassis is reaching the end of its viable life. A buyer should expect high costs to address the structural rust and electronic faults in the SRS and ABS systems.