2015 FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM2.2L DIESEL

The vehicle maintains a functional roadworthiness status, but the records reveal a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test on October 21, 2025 at 101,234 miles passed after a failure, indicating that the owner addressed several lighting and tyre issues. While the vehicle is currently passing, the trend for mechanical wear is concerning, particularly regarding the braking system and rubber components, which suggest parts are only replaced once they reach the point of failure during inspection. At 101,234 miles, this 11-year-old Transit has averaged approximately 9,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between the November 2024 and October 2025 tests, and another 12,300 miles in the year preceding that. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly for its purpose, which explains the consistent wear on consumables like brake discs and pads noted throughout the history. A buyer must meticulously inspect the braking system and suspension, as the record repeatedly flags worn discs and thin-out pads across multiple years. The nearside rear inner brake pads were noted as starting to wear low in late 2025, following failures for front pads reaching wear indicators in late 2024. Furthermore, the deterioration of the rubber bump stops has been a persistent issue since 2023; if these have not been replaced, they will lead to poor ride quality and premature wear on the shock absorbers. The structural integrity of the centre exhaust silencer has been flagged as corroded since at least 2023. While it has not yet caused a failure, the ongoing corrosion suggests an advancing process that will eventually require total replacement. The damaged central seat belt buckle casing is a recurring advisory across three years, representing a minor but persistent concern that has been ignored by previous owners. Inspection should also verify the offside front tyre, as the previous test noted it was worn to the legal limit.