2016 Ford Tourneo 2.0L Diesel · YR66 GFG

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding rubber-based components. The most recent test in April 2023 at 112,014 miles flagged severe deterioration of both front suspension ball joint dust covers and perished tyre sidewalls. While the vehicle passed, the recurrence of these specific issues across multiple years suggests the previous owners only addressed mechanical faults once they reached an MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between December 2019 at 94,760 miles and August 2021 at 100,929 miles, indicating a period of lower use or irregular testing intervals during that time. Since the last recorded test in April 2023, the vehicle has gone three years without a documented inspection, meaning the current state of the brakes, suspension, and rubber components is unknown and likely degraded significantly since that last recorded date. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the ball joint dust covers have appeared as recurring defects in both 2022 and 2023. Failure to replace these boots leads to rapid grease loss and eventual CV joint failure. The braking system also shows a clear pattern of pitted and scored discs across multiple axles as of 2022 and 2023, indicating long periods of stationary time or use in a corrosive environment. Additionally, the coolant leak noted in 2022 requires a thorough pressure test to ensure the water pump or hoses have not suffered further thermal damage.