FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 340 TREND EBLUE2023 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the July 2026 test at 77,129 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend shows a clear improving pattern after a serious failure three months earlier. In the April 2026 cycle the van first failed on 17 April at 73,448 miles, then passed seven days later on 24 April at the same mileage once the faults were addressed. At roughly three years old with 77,129 miles on the clock, this Transit Custom has covered about 25,700 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to hard commercial use. The MOT trail is short, with only the three 2026 entries supplied, so we cannot judge longer-term care. The 3,681 miles added between the April pass and the July pass reflects steady daily mileage consistent with fleet or trade operation. The April 2026 failure exposed worn rear brake discs scored and pitted, rear pads below 1.5 mm, an inoperative offside stop lamp, excessive play in the offside track rod end, and both front tyres worn on the edge. The subsequent pass cleared these, but the buyer should still inspect the rear braking assembly for heat damage or caliper drag, check the steering track rods for renewed play, and verify the front tyres were properly replaced rather than rotated. Given the high annual mileage and the concentration of wear items flagged in one test, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust emissions should be examined in person for early fatigue. The clean July result offers reassurance, yet the earlier neglect of basic items like stop lamps and tyres suggests the previous operator deferred consumable upkeep until forced by the tester.