2016 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YM65 LEJ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a significant decline in maintenance standards in recent years. While the most recent test in September 2023 at 144,791 miles passed, it followed a catastrophic failure just two weeks prior at 144,751 miles. That failure revealed multiple critical defects, including inoperative engine management lights, ABS and electronic stability control faults, alongside severe mechanical neglect. The current trend suggests a reactive maintenance approach where the owner only addresses faults when forced by a failing MOT test, rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. At 144,791 miles, this ten-year-old Ford Transit has averaged approximately 14,500 miles per year, which indicates consistent heavy commercial use. There is a notable gap in the records between February 2020 and August 2021, where the vehicle covered over 35,000 miles in just eighteen months. The rapid accumulation of mileage between 2022 and 2023 aligns with the accelerated wear observed on components, particularly the braking system and suspension, which showed signs of significant strain under these high-mileage conditions. A buyer must rigorously inspect the chassis and braking assembly in person. The record repeatedly flags the offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover as severely deteriorated from 2022 through to 2023, indicating a failure to replace low-cost rubber components. The braking system is a major point of concern, with history showing corroded brake pipes covered in grease, worn rear discs, and pads that eventually fell below the legal limit. The buyer should also check for structural corrosion on the brake lines and verify that the oil leak noted in 2023 has been properly rectified rather than merely masked.