2022 Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · YR22 CVC

A split CV boot on the nearside front driveshaft flagged as a minor defect on the most recent MOT test dated 27 April 2026 is the only mechanical concern in an otherwise short recorded test history, with the previous pass on 26 April 2025 returning no defects at all. While the document is light overall, the appearance of a deteriorated constant velocity boot within just twelve months of a clean test indicates the joint has either lost its grease retention or been exposed to debris, and the protective gaiter is no longer sealing the joint against water and grit ingress. At 87,318 miles on a 2022 Transit 350, this is the kind of wear item that tends to surface once mileage accumulates, and the advisory for wearing rear brake pads from the same April 2026 test suggests friction material is approaching the limit on the rear axle as well. The overall MOT trajectory cannot be described as fully clean given the recorded CV boot deterioration, but the absence of structural corrosion, suspension, or exhaust advisories over the two tests presented does provide a reasonable indication that no widespread degradation has yet set in. The mileage accumulation of 87,318 miles over an approximately four year span works out at close to 21,800 miles annually, which is well above the typical commercial Transit usage rate and places this vehicle firmly in the high utilisation category. This level of annual mileage means consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components will reach service thresholds sooner than on lower mileage equivalents, and items like front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and wheel bearings will be working through their expected service life at an accelerated pace. The two MOT entries fall roughly twelve months apart with no unusual gaps, indicating continuous operational use rather than extended standing periods, which from a drivetrain perspective is generally positive for preventing issues such as brake disc corrosion from prolonged immobility. However, the higher mileage combined with the Transit commercial platform means the buyer should expect to budget for nearer-term replacement of wear items rather than viewing the recorded history as evidence of minimal mechanical wear. Given the driveshaft CV boot deterioration recorded on the nearside front, a prospective buyer should carry out a test drive and inspect this area carefully, listening for any clicking or knocking from the front wheels during full-lock turns at low speed, which would indicate that grit has already contaminated the joint and caused internal wear. Visible fresh grease around the inside of the wheel or on the surrounding suspension components would confirm an active split. The rear brake pad advisory also warrants a physical inspection of pad material thickness through the wheels, and any pulsation through the brake pedal or steering vibration under firm braking would suggest the rear discs may also be nearing their wear limit. With the higher than average annual mileage, the front brake discs and pads, tyres, and any visible rubber suspension bushes should all be expected to have measurable wear and should be inspected with that usage rate in mind before purchase.