2021 Ford Transit Custom 340LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · MK03 TAP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in basic upkeep. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 158,793 miles passed, the tester flagged an offside rear inner tyre worn to the legal limit with edge wear, alongside a damaged windscreen. This follows a similar advisory from January 2025 where the nearside front tyre was also noted as being worn. This suggests a pattern of the owner failing to replace consumables until they approach MOT failure thresholds. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging over 31,000 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 101,421 miles and the January 2025 test at 135,602 miles, the vehicle covered 34,181 miles in just twelve months. This rapid usage indicates heavy commercial application or long-distance commuting, which places significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems compared to a standard-use low-mileage light vehicle of the same age. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the high mileage often leads to premature wear of control arm bushes and shock absorbers. The recurring edge wear on tyres across different axles indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn components that require professional attention to prevent further unnecessary tyre costs. Given the high mileage, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for thinning and pitting, and the chassis must be inspected for structural corrosion, which often accelerates on high-use transit vans.