FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER ECOBLUE2020 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 197,181 miles passed with no defects, it followed a significant failure just one mile prior. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and safety faults when they directly threaten to prevent an MOT certificate. The trend is currently stable in terms of the vehicle passing its tests, but the frequency of failures indicates a high rate of component degradation. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a six-year-old van, averaging over 32,000 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 116,196 miles and November 2024 at 158,136 miles, the vehicle covered 42,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid usage suggests heavy commercial application or long-distance motorway work, which accelerates wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. The gap of nearly 40,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms that the vehicle is under constant mechanical stress. A buyer must inspect the offside front drive shaft CV joint boot, as the October 2025 failure noted a severely deteriorated condition that could lead to joint failure if not replaced immediately. The parking brake system also shows a history of concern, failing for excessive movement and low efficiency in late 2025, suggesting the cables or mechanisms are nearing the end of life. Given the high mileage and the inoperative engine malfunction indicator light (MIL) recorded during the latest failure, a thorough diagnostic scan of the engine system for hidden sensor faults is essential to ensure no deeper engine issues are masked.