2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · RO55 CWF

A pattern of persistent corrosion across the braking and power steering pipework defines the mechanical profile of this 2014 Ford Transit, alongside recurring wear in the front suspension linkage and a binding rear brake caliper that has been flagged at every test since April 2023. The most recent pass on 12 December 2025 still carried advisories for both front-to-rear brake pipes, the power steering pipe/hose showing slight corrosion, and corroded ferrules on both rear brake hoses, all of which represent a steadily worsening condition noted since at least April 2024. More concerning historically, the April 2024 test resulted in a failure due to illuminated ABS and electronic stability control warning lamps, indicating a fault within the vehicle's stability and anti-lock braking systems that warranted immediate rectification. The recurring offside rear service brake binding advisory across multiple consecutive tests also suggests a caliper or mechanism that is gradually seizing rather than resolving. Against an age of twelve years, the recorded mileage of 135,895 equates to approximately 11,325 miles annually, which sits within the typical band for a commercial vehicle of this type and indicates consistent working use rather than periods of significant standing or unusually heavy accumulation in any single year. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record visible, suggesting the vehicle has been kept on the road and in regular operation. This level of use is consistent with the wear pattern observed in the braking and suspension advisories, where component degradation tends to correlate with mileage-driven duty cycles, laden work, and the cumulative effect of stop-start urban operation typical of a Transit. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection specifically on the components repeatedly flagged in the MOT history. The front-to-rear brake pipes should be examined along their full length for advanced corrosion, pitting, or any seepage, as the recurring advisories covering them in grease or material indicate they are nearing the point of requiring replacement rather than remaining serviceable indefinitely. The front suspension arm rear mount bushes, particularly on the nearside, should be checked for play by rocking the wheel top to bottom with the steering off-centre, listening for knocks or clonking over uneven surfaces during a test drive. The offside rear brake should be assessed for a binding caliper by confirming the wheel rotates freely by hand when cold and that it does not run noticeably hotter than the opposite side after a short drive, and the track rod end ball joint on the offside should be checked for excess play through a full steering lock sweep. Additionally, given the ABS and stability control warning lamp failure recorded in April 2024, confirmation that both warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition and that no fault codes remain stored is essential, as these systems are integral to the safe handling of a heavily laden van.