2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · WN65 AET

The 2016 Ford Transit shows a fully roadworthy status, with the latest DVSA examination on 16 September 2025 at 20,571 miles recording a pass and no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the five available tests, each returning a clean result without advisories or failures. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low use for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle. The tester logged 11,937 miles on 9 June 2022, then only 12,346 on 17 May 2023 and 12,869 on 27 February 2024. Between February and September 2024 the van added just 32 miles, reaching 12,901 on 18 September 2024, indicating extended storage. A sharp rise to 20,571 miles by 16 September 2025 delivered 7,670 miles in the final year, reversing the dormant pattern. The sparse record contains no fault entries, yet the low totals suggest light duty rather than intensive wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on components vulnerable to standing and age. The tester flagged no binding calipers or worn suspension bushes, but prolonged inactivity can conceal corroded brake discs, stiff handbrake mechanisms, and perished rubber mounts. Unlike minor consumable wear like wiper blades, these are serious mechanical risks. Examine structural integrity at the sills, subframe, and wheel arches for rust that a clean MOT may miss. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking and verify exhaust emissions under load given the van's intermittent use. The fault-free history implies previous owners prioritised test compliance, though the sudden mileage increase in the last year warrants scrutiny of drivetrain health. Inspect clutch operation, gearbox bearings, and coolant hoses for degradation from time rather than distance. A professional appraisal remains sensible before purchase.