2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SF14 UPN

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the Transit passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 114,281 miles, this followed an immediate failure that revealed multiple critical safety defects. The tester had previously identified a seriously weakened offside rear brake disc, excessive corrosion on a brake pipe, and a split offside front CV boot. The fact that these issues were only addressed after a formal failure suggests the owner follows a minimumist approach to essential mechanical upkeep. At 114,281 miles over 12 years, the vehicle averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical commercial usage for this age. The mileage accumulation between tests is relatively steady, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026. However, the gap between the failure in March 2024 and the subsequent re-test in March 2025 shows a rapid increase of nearly 8,000 miles in one year, which likely accelerated the wear on the braking and suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and chassis integrity. The record shows recurring issues with parking brake efficiency and persistent corrosion on brake pipes, indicating that the hydraulic lines are prone to advanced degradation. Particular attention should be paid to the front CV boots and drive shafts, as these have emerged as points of failure in two different testing periods. Given the history of pitted and scored discs, the current state of the entire braking assembly and the condition of the fluid lines must be verified to ensure no further structural rust is developing beyond the reported areas.