2016 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · SJ16 PBW

The 2016 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 June 2025 at 79,859 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 17 May 2024 at 72,208 miles also showed a clean sheet. The single failure on 16 May 2024 at the same mileage and with no defects logged points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, as the vehicle passed cleanly the following day. Recorded mileage sits at 79,859 against a ten-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,986 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The records show 60,486 miles on 28 January 2023, rising to 71,210 by 19 December 2023 and 72,208 by May 2024, then 79,859 by June 2025. The jump between January and December 2023 of near 10,724 miles indicates a busier twelve months, but the overall curve is consistent and shows no standing periods or abrupt accumulation that would flag drivetrain neglect. The MOT data itself is sparse on advisories, with every test bar the anomalous May 2024 failure listing no defects at all. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's light commercial duty cycle and age. The absence of corrosion or structural integrity advisories across five tests suggests the chassis has been kept sound, yet the clean record provides no early warning on consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades. Given the lack of recurring faults in the DVSA history, the previous keeper appears to have maintained the Transit to a basic pass standard without deferred items. Verify in person that no hidden corrosion has formed on sills or brake lines since the last test, and confirm the indicated mileage aligns with service stamps before purchase.