2021 Ford Transit Custom 280LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · AF14 GAS

The vehicle presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile as of its most recent test. The current MOT, conducted on 14 November 2025 at 24,146 miles, recorded a clean pass with zero defects. A separate failure on the same date for an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was rectified during that session, indicating a prompt repair rather than a persistent fault. This outcome, combined with a completely clean pass on 13 November 2024 at 11,725 miles, demonstrates a consistent maintenance trend with no recurring or unresolved advisories. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a five-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the November 2024 test at 11,725 miles and the November 2025 test at 24,146 miles, the vehicle covered 12,421 miles in a single year, a sharp increase from the prior four years which saw just 11,725 miles total. This pattern suggests a significant change in usage intensity during 2025, transitioning from prolonged light or sporadic use to regular daily operation. The overall annualised average of roughly 4,829 miles remains well below typical fleet benchmarks for this model, meaning the drivetrain and structural components have not been subjected to the fatigue associated with high-mileage commercial duty cycles. Despite the low overall mileage, the failure of the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint is a meaningful indicator. Even at 24,146 miles, a ball joint wearing to the point of rejection suggests either a component defect, exposure to harsh operating conditions, or the possibility of the vehicle having stood idle for extended periods prior to 2025, allowing corrosion and dried lubricants to accelerate joint wear. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the entire front suspension, including the nearside linkage, drop links, and lower arm bushes, for play or deterioration. The rear suspension, subframe mounting points, and spring seats merit close examination for corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's earlier period of low use. The braking system and tyre condition should also be verified on a rolling road inspection, as low-mileage vehicles can develop seized calipers or uneven disc wear from prolonged standing. An underbody check for surface corrosion on the chassis rails, cross members, and around the fuel and brake line routes is advisable. The clean pass at the most recent test confirms the vehicle met all structural and mechanical standards on that date, but the shift in usage pattern and the single suspension failure warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on components vulnerable to intermittent neglect.