2015 Ford Transit Courier 1.6L Diesel · WH65 VMF

The most recent DVSA examination on 6 November 2025 resulted in a Pass, although three advisory items were issued that warrant close attention. Two advisories noted that both the nearside and offside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showed edge wear, while the third recorded slight damage, cracking, or perishing on the offside rear tyre. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle has passed every test since 2019 with a clean record apart from those advisory tyre entries and a single failed attempt in November 2022 caused by ineffective wiper blades, which was subsequently rectified and resulted in a pass the same day. The overall pattern is one of stable and consistent maintenance compliance, with no structural, braking, suspension, or emissions advisories on file, and the only recurring theme is a degree of premature front tyre wear, which should not be dismissed on a commercial vehicle of this type. With 101,139 miles recorded over approximately 11 years, the Transit Courier has averaged around 9,194 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a small light commercial vehicle and suggests regular, steady use rather than periods of extended standing or excessive motorway mileage. There are no obvious large gaps between MOT milestones that would imply long inactive periods, so concerns regarding severe standing corrosion, seized brake calipers, or perished fuel lines are somewhat reduced. Nevertheless, even at moderate annual mileages, a working van of this age will have accumulated significant wear on clutches, dual-mass flywheels if fitted, braking components, and suspension bushes, and the recorded usage should be cross-referenced against the service book to ensure that manufacturer-interval cambelt, oil, and filter changes have been carried out at the correct mileage points. The front tyre edge wear advisories appearing at the most recent test deserve particular attention during a physical inspection, as uneven shoulder wear on a front-wheel-drive van can indicate incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension components such as top mounts, track rod ends, or anti-roll bar bushes, or simply the result of heavy load carrying. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces, and check for pulling to one side under braking or a vague, wandering feel through the steering. The advisories on rear tyre damage and perishing should prompt a close visual check of sidewalls for age-related cracking, as rubber compounds deteriorate over time regardless of tread depth, and any tyre over five years old, indicated by the DOT date code, should be regarded with caution on a commercial platform vehicle. Beyond the recorded defects, a prospective buyer should undertake a thorough age-appropriate inspection. Check the 12 volt battery state of health, as vans frequently suffer from short urban runs that prevent full charging, and verify that brake fluid and coolant have been changed at the recommended calendar intervals, typically every two years and four to five years respectively, irrespective of the recorded mileage. Examine the underside and inner wheel arches for any surface corrosion, paying particular attention to suspension arms, subframes, and brake lines, and confirm that the sliding side door and rear barn doors operate smoothly without catching. Finally, test the clutch for slip under load, the air conditioning for adequate performance, and ensure that the timing belt or chain service interval has not been exceeded, as neglect of these items can lead to disproportionately expensive repairs on a commercial vehicle of this age and mileage.