2020 Ford Transit Custom 300LMTD Eblue A 2.0L Diesel · 1 MXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern regarding brake component wear. While the MOT test in November 2025 at 64,005 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for thin front brake pads alongside an inoperative nearside rear plate lamp. This follows a similar advisory from November 2024 at 47,136 miles where rear pads were flagged as thin. Mileage accumulation is consistent with a commercial-use profile, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 19,125 miles between the November 2023 test (28,011 miles) and the November 2024 test (47,136 miles), followed by another 16,969 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting, which explains the progressive wear on consumable items like brake linings. A buyer must verify the current state of the entire braking system, as the recurring thin-pad-visories across two consecutive years indicate the owner may be delaying preventative maintenance. A physical inspection should check for uneven wear on the discs and ensure that the calipers are not binding, which could accelerate pad thinning. The failed nearside rear plate lamp also needs to be replaced or repaired to ensure legal compliance. Since no structural corrosion or mechanical failures were noted in the history, the primary focus remains on the timely replacement of wear-related components.