2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YP64 OBC

The most recent DVSA examination on 6 July 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this follows two further consecutive pass outcomes in June 2025 and July 2024 that were also free of any recorded items. Looking back through the history, the trend appears broadly stable rather than deteriorating: the only advisory raised across the most recent three tests was a corroded front brake pipe covered in grease or other material noted at the 2023 test, and while this was flagged as an advisory rather than a failure, brake pipe corrosion on a commercial vehicle of this age is a progressive condition that warrants close physical inspection as it can advance into a structural MOT failure. Given the high cumulative mileage and the working nature of a Ford Transit, the absence of recent advisories should be viewed positively but not taken as definitive proof of underlying mechanical health, as DVSA testing is a snapshot of safety-critical items at a point in time. Recorded mileage stands at 290,667 miles over an 11 year vehicle life, equating to an average annual accumulation of roughly 26,424 miles. This is considerably above the average for a passenger car and entirely consistent with commercial or fleet usage, which carries clear mechanical implications. High mileage Transits typically exhibit accelerated wear on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, injector set, and gearbox bearings, while the constant velocity joints and suspension arms referenced in the earlier MOT records are precisely the components that suffer under sustained heavy load cycles. There are no significant gaps in the MOT timeline, with annual tests consistently recorded from 2019 onwards, indicating the vehicle has been in continuous service rather than laid up for extended periods, which is generally favourable for avoiding standing-related issues but does mean the drivetrain and underbody components will have endured substantial cumulative stress. The 2023 minor defect relating to the nearside drive shaft constant velocity boot being severely deteriorated is a recurring theme, as an identical nearside front drive shaft boot issue was recorded in March 2020, alongside an offside drive shaft CV boot deterioration at the same test. CV boot failure allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter the joint, leading to rapid wear of the constant velocity joint internals and eventual failure typically signalled by a clicking or clunking noise on full lock turns, vibration through the drivetrain under load, or visible grease fling around the inside of the wheel. A test drive should include tight lock manoeuvres in both directions listening for clicking, and a physical inspection beneath the vehicle or behind the wheels for fresh grease deposits or torn boot material should be undertaken. The 2020 advisories concerning both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers being severely deteriorated are also worth noting; perished dust covers permit water and grit ingress into the ball joint, accelerating play and resulting in clonks over uneven surfaces, vague or wandering steering, and uneven inner or outer tyre wear. The nearside front and nearside rear tyres previously flagged as worn close to the legal limit or on the edge, combined with the offside rear inner edge wear noted in 2020, suggest tracking or suspension geometry issues that may or may not have been rectified, and current tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear patterns. Beyond the recorded history, a buyer of a high-mileage 11 year old Transit should prioritise a thorough physical inspection given the working history. The front brake pipe corrosion advisory from 2023 should be visually checked along the full length of the brake lines, particularly at pipe unions, mounting clips, and the underbody sections where road salt accumulates, as this condition progresses silently and can lead to a failure at any subsequent test. Underneath the vehicle, the condition of the coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and shock absorbers should be examined for corrosion and wear, while the exhaust system should be checked for structural integrity and emissions compliance. Brake discs on a high-mileage vehicle frequently exhibit lipped or corroded edges and may judder under braking; the calipers should be confirmed as sliding freely. Given the age, the 12 volt battery state of health should be verified, as calendar degradation affects batteries regardless of mileage, and all fluids including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid should be assessed for age-related degradation and service history evidence. The oil leak advisory from March 2020 should be re-examined to ensure it has not progressed, and the timing belt or chain service interval should be confirmed against Ford's recommended schedule, as neglect of this on a high-mileage diesel is a potentially catastrophic and costly oversight.