2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · YR20 ADZ

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 10 October 2024 at 126,854 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is difficult to classify as stable, worsening, or resolving because the three failed tests in 2024 show no listed defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The most recent pass with a clean sheet suggests the van entered its sixth year in acceptable condition. Mileage accumulation is high for a 2020 plate, reaching 126,854 miles by October 2024, an average of roughly 21,142 miles per year. The record jumps from 84,869 miles at the March 2023 tests to 124,101 miles by the August 2024 failure, a gain of near 39,000 miles in seventeen months. Such heavy use points to a working commercial life with frequent long runs. The sparse history, with only five entries and four of those clustered in 2023 to 2024, gives limited visibility of earlier care. A buyer should still inspect core mechanical components in person given the mileage and repeated 2024 failures with no stated reasons. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints for wear consistent with 126,000 miles of load. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess exhaust emissions against the EcoBlue diesel specification. Structural integrity warrants a visual check for corrosion on chassis rails and body mounts, as the MOT data does not confirm or deny such condition. The clean advisories across all tests may reflect lenient examination rather than a fault-free van, so an independent inspection remains prudent before purchase.