2020 Ford Transit Courier 1.5L Diesel · HG20 CTO

The Ford Transit Courier passed its most recent MOT on 29 July 2026, although it was issued with an advisory concerning the nearside front tyre being worn close to the legal limit and worn on its inner edge. Looking at the broader four-year MOT history, the vehicle has passed each annual test without any failures or dangerous defects recorded, which indicates that the underlying structural and safety-critical components remain in a serviceable condition. However, the advisories show a consistent pattern centred on the front axle and braking system, with tyre wear issues, track rod end play, brake pad thinning, and brake disc wear all flagged in successive tests. This trend suggests that while the vehicle is presently roadworthy, components on the front end are accumulating wear at a steady rate, and a prospective buyer should treat the front suspension, steering, and braking consumables as items approaching the point of meaningful maintenance. The recorded mileage of 52,326 miles across six years equates to an annual average of roughly 8,721 miles, which is broadly typical for a light commercial vehicle of this type and is consistent with the relatively even year-on-year MOT testing pattern. There are no significant gaps in the recorded mileage progression, and the vehicle does not appear to have spent prolonged periods standing unused, which reduces the likelihood of standing-related corrosion on brake components, seized calipers, or severe battery degradation. That said, the mileage is high enough that ordinary wear items such as brake pads, brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes will have experienced substantial working cycles, and the advisories confirm that the front end is bearing the brunt of this usage as expected for a front-wheel-drive commercial vehicle carrying payload in its forward load area. The recurring nearside front and offside front tyre wear advisories, including the inner edge wear noted on the nearside front in the most recent test, warrant particular attention from a prospective buyer. Inner edge wear on a front tyre is commonly associated with tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or worn lower ball joints and track rod ends, which is consistent with the slight play recorded in the nearside front track rod end ball joint during the 2025 test. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly over speed humps and potholes, and should pay attention to vague or wandering steering, uneven steering self-centring, or steering vibration. A fresh four-wheel alignment check would be prudent, along with a physical inspection of the track rod ends, drop links, and front suspension bushes, as the ball joint play recorded last year will have progressed further by now and may be close to failing. The brake-related advisories across the 2023 and 2024 tests, covering front pad wear and front brake disc wear, indicate that the front braking system has been working through its service life steadily. A buyer should inspect the front pads and discs directly, measuring pad material thickness and checking the discs for lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, and should test the brakes on the road for any shudder through the steering wheel, pulling to one side under heavy braking, or a soft or spongy brake pedal that could indicate caliper issues or fluid degradation. The brake fluid should be changed regardless of apparent condition, as it is hygroscopic and typically requires replacement on a calendar basis. Additionally, given the vehicle's age, the buyer should verify the service book for timely replacement of the cambelt if applicable to the engine variant, check the 12V battery for healthy voltage and secure terminal connections, examine all tyres for sidewall perishing or cracking from age even where tread depth remains legal, inspect the underbody and suspension components for any surface corrosion typical of a working commercial vehicle, and confirm the operation of all lighting, the handbrake holding on an incline, and the function of the clutch and gear linkage if fitted with a manual gearbox.