2014 Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech 2.2L Diesel · JKZ 3100

The current roadworthiness status of this vehicle is uncertain as the most recent MOT record from May 17, 2024, resulted in a failure. While the record lists no specific defects, the failure indicates the vehicle did not meet the required standards on that date. This represents a downward trend in compliance compared to the clean passes recorded in previous years. The vehicle has covered 200,066 miles over twelve years, averaging roughly 16,672 miles annually. This is high usage for a Transit Custom. The mileage climbed rapidly between September 26, 2021, at 167,113 miles and January 14, 2023, at 190,147 miles, showing a heavy duty cycle. A further 10,000 miles were added by the May 2024 test, confirming the vehicle remains in active, high-mileage service. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody. High-mileage Fords of this era often suffer from significant corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the 200,000-mile threshold, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers likely require replacement if they have not been serviced recently. Check for binding calipers and the condition of the brake discs, as these consumables wear heavily under high-mileage commercial use. The lack of detailed advisories in the 2021 and 2023 tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. This suggests either an exceptionally rigorous maintenance regime or a lack of detailed reporting by the testers. Verify the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements to ensure the engine is mechanically sound.