2005 Iveco Daily 65C15 4.4WB 2.8L Diesel · T8 PYG

This 2005 Iveco Daily 65C15 presents a mixed maintenance picture with several recurring suspension and structural advisories that have persisted across multiple tests. The most recent MOT on 19 March 2022 at 297,678 miles passed, but only after a failure two days prior on 17 March 2022 at 297,671 miles. That failure revealed excessively worn nearside front track rod end ball joint dust covers, which were rectified before the pass. However, the underlying suspension wear pattern remains a concern. Both rear leaf spring shackle pins and bushes showed slight wear in both the failed and passed tests, and both front shock absorber bushes were flagged as worn, with the nearside previously noted as excessively worn. Suspension mounting points on both sides were corroded but not deemed excessive. These are not new problems; they represent a gradual deterioration that has been monitored rather than fully resolved. The maintenance trend is stable but ageing, with the vehicle holding together through repeated minor interventions rather than comprehensive renewal. The mileage pattern raises significant questions. Between the clean pass on 14 December 2020 at 275,658 miles and the March 2022 tests at 297,678 miles, the vehicle accumulated approximately 22,000 miles in just 15 months. That is a sharp acceleration compared to the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 14,175 miles per year. Yet the recorded mileage has remained frozen at 297,678 miles since March 2022, over four years ago as of today's date in June 2026. This strongly suggests the vehicle has been standing unused or off the road for an extended period. A stationary commercial vehicle of this age and mileage poses its own risks, including deteriorated brake components from seizure, perished rubber bushes and tyres, and fuel system degradation. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the rear leaf spring shackles and bushes, which have shown persistent wear and may now be significantly worse after years of inactivity. The front shock absorber bushes and suspension mounting corrosion points warrant close examination, as corrosion can accelerate dramatically when a vehicle sits stationary with moisture settling in cavities. Brake pads were wearing thin in 2022, and with no use since, the discs and calipers may have corroded or seized. Check all brake lines and the brake fluid condition, as the brake fluid warning lamp was illuminated during both 2022 tests, indicating a potential fluid level or pressure issue that was never fully diagnosed. The insecure battery noted in 2022 may have been left unresolved, and a long-discharged battery is likely ruined. Beyond the flagged items, inspect the chassis and body mountings for advanced corrosion, particularly around the suspension mounting areas already noted. Leaf spring vehicles of this age and mileage frequently develop cracked or sagging springs, especially after prolonged standing under load. Verify the condition of all tyres, including the nearside rear inner tyre that was worn to the legal limit in 2020, as aged rubber will have perished regardless of tread depth. The oil leak noted in 2022, though described as not excessive, may have worsened or dried out seals that now leak upon restarting. This vehicle has been maintained to a passable standard but never to a thorough one, and its long period of inactivity means the MOT record from 2022 is no longer a reliable indicator of current roadworthiness. A full inspection by a qualified commercial vehicle technician is essential before any purchase.