2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · H24 SDC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 121,973 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern: a failure on 15 January 2024 at 92,135 miles was rectified within a week, resulting in a pass at 92,140 miles on 22 January 2024. Subsequent annual tests in January 2025 and 2026 remained clean, indicating that any issue was addressed promptly and the car has not accumulated new faults. Mileage accumulation is aggressive for a five‑year‑old transit. Between the January 2024 test (92,140 miles) and January 2025 (104,231 miles) the odometer rose by roughly 12,100 miles, then increased by about 17,700 miles to the current 121,973 miles. This escalation points to heavy commercial use rather than occasional private driving. The proximity of the 2024 failure and its immediate retest also suggests the previous owner responded quickly to any non‑compliance, though the high annual mileage remains a concern for wear components. A prospective buyer should inspect the braking system for signs of excessive pad wear, disc warping, or caliper binding, as high mileage can accelerate these issues. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and trailing‑arm mounts should be examined for fatigue or corrosion, given the vehicle’s intensive service history. The drivetrain bearings and exhaust brackets merit close scrutiny for oil leaks or rust, while the chassis and underbody should be checked for structural corrosion, especially around weld points. Tyre tread depth and condition will reflect the 24,000‑mile‑per‑year average, and a thorough service record—beyond the MOT entries—would help confirm whether routine maintenance was consistently performed.