2020 Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · EK20 AEF

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passes. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 85,887 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the immediate pass suggests a minor administrative error or a rapid rectification of a trivial issue, as no specific defects were listed for either entry. The mileage accumulation is high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging over 14,000 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between the October 2024 test at 73,279 miles and the October 2025 test at 85,887 miles, representing a gain of 12,608 miles in a single year. This suggests the vehicle has been used heavily for commercial purposes, which typically accelerates the wear of drivetrain components and suspension. Despite the high mileage, the absence of advisories across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests is unusual. A lack of mentions regarding tyre tread, brake disc wear, or suspension bushes over 18,000 miles of recorded history often indicates a vehicle that has been meticulously maintained or one where components were replaced just prior to testing. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on common high-mileage Transit weak points that MOT tests sometimes overlook. Check for chassis corrosion and the condition of the rear leaf springs. Given the usage pattern, a manual check of the service history for oil change intervals and timing belt replacement is essential to ensure the EcoBlue engine has been supported beyond the basic legal requirements of the MOT.