2015 Ford Transit Custom 290 ECO-Tech 2.2L Diesel · JXZ 2374

This 2015 Ford Transit Custom presents a clean MOT record that is mechanically reassuring, though the maintenance trend is best described as stable rather than demonstrably improving. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 190,653 miles passed with zero defects, continuing a pattern of five consecutive clean certificates. No recurring faults or advisories have been logged across the entire supplied history. For a commercial vehicle of this age and mileage, that is a strong indicator of consistent mechanical upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. Between the December 2020 test at 114,259 miles and the October 2025 test at 190,653 miles, the vehicle covered 76,394 miles in just under five years, averaging roughly 15,300 miles per year. The annual rate has remained broadly consistent across the recorded history, with no sudden spikes or suspicious plateaus suggesting long-term standing. The gap between the 2020 and 2022 tests is slightly wider than the standard annual cycle, but the mileage progression from 114,259 to 145,172 over that period still reflects regular use. There are no mileage anomalies or reversals that would raise concern. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should approach this vehicle with the usual caution applied to a high-mileage commercial van approaching 200,000 miles. The MOT test does not assess clutch wear, gearbox condition, or the internal health of the drivetrain in detail. Front suspension lower arm rear bushes, track rod ends, and front coil springs should be inspected for play or fracture, as these are common wear points on heavily loaded Transits. Rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanisms merit close inspection for binding, particularly given the vehicle's workhorse role. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion and gas leaks, and the body mountings and load floor examined for structural rust, which MOT testers do not always flag unless it becomes severe. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns will also reveal whether tracking and suspension geometry have been maintained. A road test under load, not just a static inspection, is essential to confirm the drivetrain and braking performance reflect the clean record.