2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · WP15 WRL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent recorded test in July 2022 at 173,856 miles was a pass, it followed a comprehensive failure just three days prior. That failure revealed critical electronic and safety faults, including ABS, electronic stability control, and supplementary restraint system warnings. The fact that the vehicle operated with these major safety systems deactivated suggests a maintenance history where faults were only addressed when strictly necessary to pass an MOT test. The mileage accumulation is high for an eleven-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. This puts significant strain on the drivetrain and chassis components. Between July 2020 and July 2022, the vehicle covered over 50,000 miles in just two years, indicating intensive heavy-duty use. While the 2020 and early 2021 tests showed clean records, the subsequent surge in defects in 2022 highlights that the vehicle has reached a stage where wear-related components are beginning to fail simultaneously due to this high mileage. A physical inspection must prioritize the front end and braking system. The record shows recurring issues with the nearside front suspension arm bushes appearing in both 2021 and 2022, indicating persistent suspension wear. The tester also flagged corroded front brake pipes covered in grease in 2022; this practice often often an attempt to hide structural corrosion rather than treating the root cause. The buyer should specifically inspect the offside front wheel bearing, which was noted as rough in 2022, and check the power steering system for further leaks following the previous failure. Given that the last recorded test was nearly four years ago, the current state of these mechanical components is entirely unknown and likely deteriorated.