2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320TI X Eblue A 2.0L Diesel · MW21 APO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in April 2026 at 113,849 miles recorded a failure for a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot. This is a recurring issue first noted in 2024, indicating that the component was not replaced despite the previous failure warning. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the recurrence of drivetrain boot failures suggests that faults are only addressed once they fail inspection. The mileage profile indicates high usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 22,770 miles per annum. The data shows consistent and heavy use, with 4,128 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 4,819 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 test. This high-mileage operation places significant stress on wear components, suspension bushings, and braking systems, which aligns with the frequent reports of thinning pads and perished. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain to ensure the repeated CV boot failures have not caused internal damage to the drive shafts themselves. The tester flagged a deteriorated nearside front lower ball joint dust cover in 2024, which necessitates a check for play or grease leakage in that assembly. Furthermore, the history of thin brake pads and corroding discs across 2024 and 2025 suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its service interval, requiring an immediate evaluation of disc thickness and caliper condition.