2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YM14 XVW

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 92,435 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one mile prior. This indicates the owner addressed immediate safety defects, specifically a dangerous nearside tyre, to secure compliance. The trend shows a stable but aging vehicle where components are only replaced once they reach a failure threshold rather than during scheduled service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 81,893 miles and September 2024 at 86,645 miles, the vehicle covered 5,752 miles, showing steady use. The subsequent interval of 5,790 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms this consistent usage profile, which reduces the risk of internal degradation associated with long periods standing. A buyer must specifically inspect the rear suspension and braking system in person. Both rear shock absorbers have shown light misting of oil since October 2025, suggesting the seals are failing and will soon require full replacement. The rear brake discs have been flagged as pitted and scored across 2023 and 2025, indicating significant corrosion or wear on the friction surface. Given the recurring advisories for thin brake pads in late 2023, the current state of all friction components should be verified to ensure they are not nearing the end of their operational life.