2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · RF14 CMX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 129,745 miles flagged a defective gearbox mounting and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot. The gearbox mounting issue is a recurring fault, having appeared as an advisory in 2023 and 2022, suggesting a failure to address a known mechanical defect over a multi-year period. The mileage pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle used for regular work, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2019 at 75,098 miles and November 2020 at 98,426 miles, where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles. Since then, the accumulation has remained steady at roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles per annual test. This consistent usage profile places predictable stress on rubber components and suspension assemblies. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as lower suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged for wear repeatedly since 2019. The recurring failure of the offside front CV boot in 2021 and 2025 indicates a potential issue with component quality or alignment that was not resolved by replacement. The defective gearbox mounting requires immediate professional attention to prevent excessive vibration or potential secondary damage to the drivetrain components. Tire maintenance shows a clear pattern of neglect, with multiple failures and advisories for tyres worn to the limit, under inflated, or suffering structural damage. The November 2025 advisories regarding the offside rear tyres suggest the current owner often waits until legal limits before replacing consumables. A physical inspection of all four tyres and the alignment is essential to ensure the uneven wear patterns noted in previous tests have been rectified.