2025 Ford Transit Custom 280LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · AF25 SBO

The vehicle in question, a 2025 Ford Transit Custom 280 Limited EBlue, currently holds no recorded MOT test history on the DVSA database. As a commercial van first registered in 2025, it would not yet be legally required to undergo its first MOT test until it reaches three years of age, meaning its absence from the testing record is entirely consistent with its current registration status rather than indicative of any oversight or mechanical concern. Without prior test data to examine, it is not feasible to establish a maintenance trend, though the lack of any recorded advisories or failures at this early stage means there are no known defects to carry forward into a purchase evaluation. Regarding mileage, no odometer reading has been supplied for this assessment, and the absence of MOT records prevents any independent corroboration of the figure shown on the dashboard against official testing station logs. For a vehicle of this age, annual mileage in a commercial application could reasonably range from average light commercial use of around ten to fifteen thousand miles per year up to substantially higher figures if operated as a fleet or delivery vehicle. Without a recorded baseline, it is essential to verify the current mileage through the dealership or seller documentation and to inspect the service history for any recorded intervals that would confirm whether the van has been used consistently or has experienced periods of standing idle, both of which carry distinct mechanical implications for a prospective buyer. Given that this Transit Custom is effectively new and unregistered for MOT purposes, a prospective purchaser should focus their physical inspection on age and standing-related degradation rather than wear-based mechanical faults. Even low-mileage or nearly new vehicles can suffer from tyre sidewall perishing and cracking due to UV exposure and environmental conditions, particularly if the van has been stored outdoors, so a close visual inspection of all four tyres including the spare is warranted. Brake components, including discs and calipers, are prone to surface corrosion and seizing when a vehicle is left stationary for extended periods, so the wheels should be rotated by hand to confirm free movement without binding, and a test drive should be conducted to ensure there is no brake shudder, pulling to one side, or squealing under initial application. Similarly, the condition and charge state of the 12V battery should be verified, as modern vehicles fitted with stop-start systems and complex electrical modules are particularly sensitive to battery health, and a load test or date code inspection would provide reassurance. Finally, although the vehicle is young, calendar-based servicing remains critical regardless of low mileage accumulation. Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission lubricants all degrade over time, and if the van has been used sporadically or stored for prolonged intervals, these fluids may require replacement ahead of their mileage-based service intervals. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid system specific to the EBlue powertrain should also be checked for correct AdBlue levels, and any warning messages on the instrument cluster should be investigated. The underbody and suspension components, though unlikely to show significant wear on a near-new vehicle, should still be inspected for any transit damage or corrosion, and a thorough review of the Ford digital service record should be requested to confirm that the manufacturer schedule has been followed and that any outstanding software updates or recall work have been completed.