2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SC14 BNJ

The 2014 Ford Transit presents a history of consistent mechanical wear and tear typical of a high-mileage commercial vehicle. In the most recent test on 5 March 2025, at 169,567 miles, the vehicle passed but with several significant advisories. Both front and rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and bush showed signs of play and wear. Furthermore, both the nearside and offside front brake pipes were identified as corroded and obscured by grease, which can mask further degradation of the structural integrity of the braking lines. The vehicle has averaged approximately 14,000 miles per year, reaching a current total of 169,567 miles. Between February 2022 and March 2025, the Transit covered over 36,000 miles, indicating heavy annual use. The record shows a recurring pattern of front suspension issues; specifically, the offside lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes were flagged in 2022, 2024, and 2025. This suggests that the suspension assembly components are reaching the end of their service life and may require comprehensive replacement to maintain road safety. A failure occurred on 17 February 2023 at 149,284 miles due to front enough pads being below the 1.5mm limit and worn brake discs. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the March 2025 advisories regarding thin pads on both axles indicate that brake maintenance is currently reactive rather than preventative. Given the pipe corrosion noted, a buyer should specifically inspect the condition of the hydraulic lines and the structural state of the front suspension mounts, as these have been persistent areas of concern throughout the last three years of testing.