2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YP65 NTF

A largely unblemished MOT record defines this 2015 Ford Transit, with seven straight passes across the last eight tests and a single isolated failure on a worn seat belt rather than any structural, braking, or suspension concern. The most recent examination on 12 June 2026 recorded no advisories or defects, continuing the stable pattern established since the seat belt was replaced following the June 2025 failure. Notably, the record contains zero advisory items across all eight tests, which is unusually clean for an eleven-year-old commercial vehicle and means there is no documented history of corrosion, fluid leaks, or component wear flagged at test time. The single failure centred on nearside front outer seat belt webbing being cut beyond the 4mm threshold, a component-level defect that was rectified and verified at the subsequent pass four days later. Against an eleven-year working life, the recorded 38,364 miles equates to roughly 3,488 miles annually, which is exceptionally low even for a commercial van and warrants scrutiny. The MOT history itself shows consistent annual testing from 2020 onwards with no multi-year gaps in road presence, so the low accumulation cannot simply be explained by long periods off the road. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a Transit of this age can produce its own set of issues beyond typical wear, particularly around seized brakes, dried rubber bushes, perished coolant hoses, and stale brake fluid, even though none of these have yet manifested as testable defects. It is also worth noting that mileage recorded on MOT tests only reflects readings captured at the annual test rather than continuous tracking, so the true annual usage could differ from the headline average. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisory history means there are no specific components flagged for close inspection, though the seat belt replacement documented after the 2025 failure should be verified as a genuine new unit rather than a spliced repair. On a physical inspection, pay particular attention to the condition of the seat belt webbing throughout its length, looking for fraying, cuts, or stiff sections that no longer retract smoothly, as this was the only documented failure point. On a test drive, listen for any binding or grinding from the front brakes given the low mileage, as light use can lead to corrosion on brake disc surfaces and uneven pad wear; check for pulling under braking and feel for a firm, even pedal. Inspect the underside closely for any surface corrosion to suspension arms, brake pipes, and the subframe, as Transits of this generation are known to develop underfloor rust, and confirm the cooling system and brake fluid have been refreshed within the last two to three years given the low annual mileage.