2014 Ford Tourneo 2.2L Diesel · YM63 FNL

The most recent MOT was passed on 2026-05-27 at 155,011 miles — just under three weeks ago — but with several advisories that point to active wear and emerging safety concerns. Multiple issues have recurred across at least three consecutive tests: the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, the offside rear fog lamp partially inoperative, and critically, the offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated. The 2026 test adds new concerns: inner play in the steering rack joint, nearside front fog lamp failure, a damaged seat belt buckle, and edge wear on the same offside front tyre — suggesting this tyre has not been replaced or rotated effectively. The trend is worsening. Steering-related faults (steering rack inner joint play, CV boot damage in 2021, deteriorated rack gaiter in 2021, and now ball joint dust cover failure) indicate progressive degradation in the front suspension and steering system. Brake disc wear appears long-standing but stable — noted since 2021 — though rear pads were flagged as thin in 2023. Oil leaks from the timing chain cover (2021–2022) and offside engine area (2023) persist but remain classified as “not excessive”. At 155,011 miles over 12 years, average use is ~12,918 miles per year — above typical UK averages (~10,000), suggesting consistent road use rather than long periods of inactivity. This supports the pattern of cumulative wear on suspension, tyres, and brakes — not neglect or storage-related issues — but doesn’t confirm aggressive driving or poor maintenance. Buyers must inspect the following in person before purchase: First, the offside front suspension — specifically the ball joint itself (not just the dust cover) and the steering rack inner joint — for looseness, clonking, or visible grease leakage.