2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YM16 OGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to developing mechanical requirements. The most recent test in June 2025 at 78,890 miles resulted in an advisory for a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and a worn gearbox bush mount. While the vehicle passed without immediate failures, these entries indicate that the suspension and drivetrain supports are beginning to reach the end of their service life following a period of clean MOT records. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year. There is a significant jump of over 20,000 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, which suggests a period of heavy use compared to the previous years. Since that peak, the usage has stabilized, adding roughly 2,400 miles annually between the June 2023 and June 2025 tests. This steady progression suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which likely accounts for the gradual degradation of rubber components and bushings seen in the recent advisories. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the flagged ball joint and gearbox mount are often precursors to more expensive handling and vibration issues if ignored. The failure in May 2023 highlights a past period of neglected maintenance, involving multiple perished tyres, a cracked windscreen, and an inoperative engine management indicator light. While these issues appear rectified, the presence of a missing wheel nut during that test suggests a lack of basic safety checks by previous owners. Focus the physical inspection on the current state of the tyres and the integrity of the engine mounts to ensure the previous neglect has not returned.