2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YB64 BAU

The 2014 Ford Transit presents a stable mechanical condition, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 2 March 2026 at 135,359 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent rather than worsening, as the vehicle has passed its last three annual tests without any mechanical or structural advisories. However, the record shows an unusual pattern of failed tests immediately preceding successful passes. On 17 February 2026, the vehicle failed at 135,040 miles with no defects recorded, only to pass two weeks later with a minimal mileage increase of 319 miles. The same anomaly occurred in February 2025, where a failure at 127,466 miles preceded a pass at 127,468 miles just eleven days later. These failures without recorded defects typically point to administrative errors, presentation issues, or aborted tests rather than sudden mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical commercial van usage for its age, averaging roughly 11,280 miles per year. Between the February 2024 test at 121,506 miles and the February 2025 test at 127,466 miles, the van covered 5,960 miles, followed by 7,574 miles over the subsequent twelve months leading to February 2026. This steady increase indicates regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or exceptionally harsh high-mileage accumulation. The data is notably clean regarding mechanical wear, with no rapid jumps or suspicious drops in the odometer readings that might suggest tampering. Given the absence of recorded mechanical faults, a buyer should focus on physical wear typical of a 135,000-mile commercial vehicle. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as high mileage often degrades these components before they trigger an MOT failure. Check the brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding, and examine the chassis and sills for structural corrosion, which is a common issue on older Transits that might not always be flagged if surface rust is deemed non-structural. The repeated failed tests with zero defects warrant a direct query to the seller, as this pattern could indicate underlying electrical gremlins or fuel system issues that prevented the emissions test from being completed during the initial inspection.