2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · SP05 ANN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the first signs of age-related component degradation. The most recent test in November 2025 at 40,122 miles identified a worn offside front suspension arm pin or bush. While this did not result in a failure, it marks the first recorded mechanical defect in several years of clean results, suggesting that rubber components are beginning to succumb to age and oxidation despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between December 2017 and January 2019, where the vehicle covered only 6,139 miles over thirteen months. Since 2019, the usage has remained consistent, fluctuating between 700 and 1,700 miles annually. This low usage often indicates light duty or long periods of stationary, which increases the risk of dry rot in perished rubber seals and brake caliper corrosion rather than mechanical wear from distance. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front suspension to determine the extent of the wear noted in the 2025 test. The bushing may require replacement shortly to prevent handling instability or uneven tyre wear. Given the 2019 advisory regarding perished tyres and damage, a thorough check of all four tyres for sidewall cracking is essential, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from tyre hardening before tread depletion. Additionally, check for brake corrosion on the discs and the condition of the rubber belts and hoses, as these components degrade through time when a vehicle is infrequently used.