2022 Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · SH71 YDS

The Transit holds a valid MOT issued on 15 January 2026 at 92,420 miles, yet the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months is clearly worsening rather than resolving. The vehicle failed on 9 January 2026 before passing six days later, and the nature of those defects points to deferred attention rather than a one-off wear item. Front brake discs were significantly worn on both sides, front pads were wearing thin, and the offside front outer CV boot was split, allowing dirt ingress. The tester also flagged the offside rear inner tyre worn close to the legal limit. Passing on the retest confirms the immediate items were addressed, but the cluster of failures within a single week suggests the braking system and drivetrain components had been run well past reasonable service intervals. The advisory for a binding rear service brake, noted in January 2025, remains a background concern that was not formally retested as a pass or fail in 2026, so its current status is unknown. Mileage accumulation is high for a four-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the January 2025 test at 67,534 miles and the January 2026 tests at 92,175 to 92,420 miles, the van covered roughly 25,000 miles in one year, averaging over 2,000 miles per month. This is consistent with sustained heavy commercial use rather than light fleet or private work. The gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests is a full twelve months, which is standard, but the rapid accumulation means consumable wear rates on brakes, tyres, and suspension bushes will be accelerated compared with a lower-mileage example. Buyers should treat the front axle with particular scrutiny. The repeated appearance of worn front brake discs and pads in consecutive January tests, combined with the offside front CV boot failure, indicates the braking and drivetrain components have been under sustained load without timely preventive replacement. Inspect the front discs for lipping and scoring, check pad thickness visually, and examine the CV boot for fresh grease splatter that might indicate a recent replacement or imminent failure. The rear braking system also warrants attention. The 2025 advisory for a binding rear service brake was not formally cleared in the 2026 pass, so a road test should confirm the handbrake releases fully and the rear rollers show balanced drag on a brake tester. Tyre wear is another recurring theme. The offside rear inner tyre has been flagged for edge wear across multiple tests, which often points to misalignment or worn rear suspension bushes rather than simple inflation neglect. Check the rear suspension for perished bushes, cracked coil springs, and any signs of corrosion on the rear axle or chassis mounting points. Given the high annual mileage, also inspect the exhaust system for early corrosion, particularly around flexi-joints and mounting brackets, as commercial use accelerates heat cycling and underfloor deterioration.