2015 Ford Transit Courier 1.6L Diesel · YR65 KWH

The recorded MOT history shows the vehicle currently in a passed state at the most recent test on 26 November 2025, though this requires careful interpretation. That same date also records a failure with no defects listed, an unusual combination indicating an administrative retest where the original failure cause was remedied off-record. A similar paired pass/fail outcome appears on 15 November 2024. The earlier test on 30 October 2023 passed cleanly with no advisories. Across three calendar years of testing, the trend is broadly stable on the surface, but the twin entries each autumn suggest the vehicle has been presented in a non-compliant state immediately before each pass, meaning any underlying issues were resolved without entering the official advisory record. Based purely on documented evidence, nothing is flagged as a recurring mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation is substantial for the vehicle's age. At 157,274 miles on an eleven-year-old commercial van, the running average works out to roughly 14,300 miles per year, which is high even for a Transit Courier and consistent with commercial or fleet use rather than private ownership. The annual MOT cadence makes it impossible to chart precise mileage gaps from this dataset alone, but the high odometer reading places notable demand on the clutch, gearbox, turbocharger, suspension components, and braking system. Such mileage typically accelerates wear on dual-mass flywheels, rear brake shoes, and front brake discs and pads. A prospective buyer should treat the absence of recorded advisories as an incomplete picture rather than a clean bill of health. A physical inspection must include a thorough check of the rear brake mechanism for binding calipers or seized adjusters, the front brake discs for lipping and scoring, and the coil springs and suspension bushes for cracking or deformation given the mileage. The exhaust system, including the flexi section and catalyst mounting points, warrants a physical examination for corrosion and blow-by, as commercial vans of this age commonly fail on emissions well before recorded advisories appear. Steering rack gaiters, CV joint boots, and the driveshaft seals should also be visually assessed for perishing, particularly given the high mileage. Finally, structural inspection of the load floor, rear door hinges, and jacking points is essential, since corrosion in these areas frequently develops on Courier vans used for heavy-duty work and would not necessarily surface in routine MOT defect recording.