2015 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · YT15 YKB

The 2015 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 5 November 2025 at 123,442 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The vehicle has passed every test on record, yet the pattern of advisories and minor failures points to a van that has been kept on the road rather than actively maintained. The latest test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating long-term neglect of tyre pressures, alignment, or suspension geometry. The central upper windscreen damage has appeared in every single test since 2021, a five-year span in which no owner chose to repair or replace it. That is not a minor cosmetic issue; it is a sign that small defects are tolerated rather than corrected. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent commercial use. From 62,717 miles in March 2021 to 123,442 miles in November 2025, the van covered just over 60,000 miles in under five years, averaging roughly 12,000 miles per year. The annual increments are steady, with no suspicious gaps or sudden drops that might suggest odometer tampering or long-term storage. This is a working van that has been driven hard and frequently, which places greater stress on suspension bushes, drivetrain components, and braking systems than a lightly used example. The 2023 test at 94,652 miles raised two mechanical concerns that deserve close attention. The nearside front constant velocity boot was severely deteriorated, meaning the joint has been exposed to dirt and moisture for an unknown period. A replacement CV joint and boot may be imminent if not already done. The offside front lower suspension arm rear bush was worn but not yet causing excessive movement, a condition that typically worsens under load. Given the van has covered nearly 30,000 miles since that test, any play in that bush will have progressed. A buyer should jack the front end and check for play in the lower arms, inspect the CV boot for splits or grease loss, and examine the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear that would confirm ongoing alignment drift. The repeated windscreen advisory is worth noting beyond cosmetics. A damaged zone in the central upper area can compromise structural rigidity over time, particularly on a commercial vehicle that may experience roof loading or vibration. The 2024 test also recorded a central upper stop lamp fault with partial failure of a multiple light source, a simple electrical issue that was apparently never fixed. Combined with the 2021 oil leak from the sump sealant, the record suggests a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, a check of the sump for fresh weeping, and a road test focused on front-end clunks and brake binding would be prudent before purchase.