2014 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YN64 LWH

The most recent DVSA examination on 10 July 2026 resulted in a pass, although three advisories were issued which warrant careful attention from any prospective buyer. These advisories comprise an oil leak not considered excessive at the time of test, alongside wear noted to both the nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes, neither of which was deemed severe enough to fail the vehicle but both of which represent components approaching the threshold of further deterioration. Looking at the broader pattern of MOT outcomes, the vehicle passed cleanly in September 2023 and October 2022, failed in November 2024 on a constant velocity boot defect which was presumably rectified prior to the subsequent pass two days later, and then carried the aforementioned advisories at the latest test. This trajectory suggests a vehicle that is fundamentally roadworthy but is beginning to show age-related wear on its suspension geometry and engine sealing, which a buyer should monitor rather than dismiss out of hand. With 145,693 miles recorded over approximately twelve years of service, this Transit has covered an annual average of around 12,141 miles, which is a substantial workload for a commercial vehicle of this vintage and considerably above the typical private car usage rate. High annual mileage of this nature accelerates wear on all consumable and structural components, particularly the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger, suspension bushes, wheel bearings, and braking system. The relatively consistent test history with no large gaps suggests the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing for prolonged periods, which is generally positive for avoiding issues such as seized brakes, perished seals, and brake disc corrosion from inactivity, though it does mean mechanical fatigue is more likely to be the dominant concern. The advisory regarding an oil leak, while currently within acceptable limits, is a mechanical condition that will progress over time and merits close inspection during any viewing. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any change in engine note suggesting bearing wear exacerbated by low oil, and visually inspect the underside of the engine and sump for fresh weeping or accumulated grime indicating an active leak path. Common sources on a Transit of this era include the rocker cover gasket, timing chain area seals, sump gasket, and turbo oil feed or return lines. The advisories on both front suspension arm pins or bushes indicate symmetric wear, which is characteristic of high-mileage use rather than impact damage, and the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking noises over speed humps, uneven bumps, or during full-lock low-speed manoeuvres, as well as inspecting the tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear which often accompanies failing suspension bushes. A thorough road test on an uneven surface is essential to judge whether movement has worsened since the advisory was issued. Beyond the recorded advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage demands attention to items that do not always appear on MOT records but are critical to roadworthiness. The brake discs and pads should be physically inspected for wear depth and lip corrosion, the condition of the brake fluid should be verified against its service date as hygroscopic fluid degrades over time regardless of mileage, and the cooling system should be checked for leaks and the age of the coolant confirmed. Tyre sidewalls should be examined carefully for perishing and cracking given the vehicle's age, even if tread depth remains adequate, as aged rubber can fail catastrophically under load. The 12V battery should be load tested, the timing belt or chain replacement interval should be confirmed against the service history, and the underside of the vehicle should be examined on a ramp for corrosion to structural components, exhaust integrity, and any persistent evidence of fluid leaks from the engine, gearbox, or differential which might not yet have triggered an MOT failure.