2022 FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LIMITD EBLUE2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass certificate dated 23 February 2026, recorded at 122,823 miles. That pass followed a failure on the same day at 122,811 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative nearside parking brake and parking brake efficiency below requirements. Both the failure and the subsequent pass share identical advisories for a damaged windscreen, a minor engine oil leak, and a severely deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity boot. The maintenance trend is mixed. The parking brake fault was rectified between the two tests on the same day, suggesting a quick fix rather than a deep diagnosis of the system. The recurring oil leak and the perished CV boot advisory carried over into the pass, indicating these items have not been addressed and remain active deterioration points. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a 2022-registered van. Between the February 2025 test at 83,017 miles and the February 2026 tests at 122,823 miles, the vehicle covered 39,806 miles in a single year. That is nearly 40,000 miles of intensive use in the last twelve months alone, which places significant stress on consumable components and structural elements. The record is sparse, with only two test events in the last year, but the rapid accumulation suggests sustained heavy commercial or long-distance use rather than light local work. A buyer should inspect the offside front driveshaft and CV joint carefully. A severely deteriorated constant velocity boot allows grease to escape and contaminants to enter, which accelerates joint wear and can lead to clicking under load or sudden failure. The persistent engine oil leak, noted in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, warrants a thorough check of the engine and gearbox area to identify the source and assess whether it is seeping from a gasket or a more serious seal. The windscreen damage noted as not affecting the driver's view should still be examined for cracks that may spread and fail a future test. The braking system demands particular attention. The 2025 test flagged an offside rear service brake binding, and the 2026 failure identified a parking brake efficiency issue. Although both were resolved for the pass, repeated brake-related findings suggest the system has seen heavy use and may have underlying issues with calipers, cables, or adjusters. A road test should check for uneven braking, dragging, or parking brake holding on a slope. At this mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should also be inspected for wear, as high commercial use often accelerates deterioration in these components.