2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · RF15 KYY

A notably clean MOT history defines this 2015 Ford Transit, with five consecutive passes between January 2022 and February 2026 and zero recorded advisories or failures across the entire documented testing period. Such an unbroken record on a high-capacity commercial vehicle is uncommon, particularly given the typical operating environment of panel vans which are frequently subjected to heavy loading, kerb impacts, and prolonged standing periods between jobs. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the absence of any advisory wear items across eleven years of roadworthiness inspections suggests the vehicle has either been exceptionally well maintained or has seen lighter operational use than its commercial classification might imply. For a prospective buyer, this clean sheet is the single strongest mechanical indicator in the file. Recorded mileage of 126,058 miles over an eleven-year lifespan equates to approximately 11,460 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical parameters for a working van of this vintage, neither unusually low nor conspicuously high. One minor anomaly in the testing pattern is the gap between the February 2024 and November 2022 tests, where the chronological sequence suggests an out-of-sequence entry or a possible MOT exemption period if the vehicle was declared off the road, though mileage accumulation between consecutive tests appears consistent with steady commercial use. Mechanically, this level of annual mileage places moderate but not excessive demand on the major drivetrain and chassis components, meaning the engine, clutch, turbocharger (if applicable), gearbox, and rear axle have absorbed a working life of use without any flagging defects. The absence of brake, suspension, or tyre-related advisories over such an accumulation of miles is particularly noteworthy and points to components either being replaced proactively or operating well within their service envelope. Given the entirely clean MOT history, a buyer should approach this vehicle with cautious optimism rather than complacency, as commercial vans frequently develop issues between annual tests that simply do not get flagged. On a physical inspection, particular scrutiny should be directed towards the rear suspension leaf springs, shackles, and mounting bushes, which on Transits commonly suffer from cracking, sagging, or seizing and can produce audible clonking over uneven surfaces. The front wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and steering rack gaiter should be examined for perished rubber or any signs of oil misting around the rack itself, while a road test should focus on detecting any steering wander, pulling under braking, or knocking from the front end over speed humps, all classic indicators of worn suspension joints. The braking system, despite never being flagged at MOT, warrants a deliberate check on test drive for any pulling to one side under firm pedal pressure, a soft or sinking brake pedal, or vibration through the pedal under ABS intervention, any of which could indicate corroded discs or a binding caliper that has developed since the last inspection. The underside should be examined from beneath on a ramp for any surface corrosion on the chassis rails, outriggers, and cross members, as Transits of this generation are known for developing structural rust in the load area floor, sills, and rear wheel arches even when MOT testers find nothing material to flag. Finally, the diesel particulate filter behaviour should be observed during the road test, listening for excessive smoke on acceleration and ensuring the engine completes active regenerations without running rough or entering limp mode, as high-mileage commercial diesels frequently suffer DPF issues that fall outside the scope of a standard MOT check.