2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · S16 ACL

The 2019 Ford Transit Custom passed its most recent MOT on 18 August 2025 at 64,197 miles, with only a minor oil leak advisory noted. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable and improving. The vehicle recorded zero defects in August 2022 at 30,138 miles, then accumulated a cluster of advisories in 2023 and 2024 relating to front-end suspension and drivetrain protective covers. By the 2025 test, those specific suspension and CV joint boot items had cleared, suggesting previous owners addressed the wear items flagged in prior years. The current advisory for an oil leak, while not excessive, is the only outstanding item to monitor. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 9,171 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The annual MOT intervals show consistent use: 30,138 miles in August 2022, 41,062 in August 2023, 53,140 in August 2024, and 64,197 in August 2025. Each yearly increment falls between roughly 10,900 and 11,100 miles, indicating steady commercial or long-distance private use rather than prolonged standing or unusually light driving. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain, given the recurring advisories in the 2023 and 2024 tests. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover and anti-roll bar linkage ball joint were flagged for deterioration and slight play in 2024, while the outer CV boot appeared on both the 2023 and 2024 reports. Although these items cleared in 2025, the history suggests the front-end components have experienced moisture and debris ingress over time. Inspect the nearside front suspension bushes, ball joints, and CV joint for play, clicking under load, or torn boots. Check the steering rack gaiter on the nearside, which was flagged as damaged but dirt-tight in 2023, for any splits or oil saturation. The minor oil leak advisory from the 2025 test warrants a close look at the engine sump, rocker cover gasket, and gearbox output seals for fresh wetness or dripping. Given the vehicle's commercial duty cycle, also examine the brake discs, pads, and handbrake mechanism for uneven wear, and inspect the underside chassis rails and suspension mounting points for corrosion or cracking, as panel vans of this type frequently encounter load-related stress.