2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0L Diesel · AX19 NTL

This 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom presents an unblemished DVSA MOT record across four consecutive tests, with the most recent examination on 5 August 2025 returning a clean pass and no advisories or defects recorded. Prior visits in March 2022, March 2023, and April 2024 also passed without a single flagged item, indicating a consistent record of structural and mechanical roadworthiness over the testing cycle. While a fully clean MOT history is reassuring for general compliance, it is worth noting that commercial-derived MPVs of this type are often used for heavier-duty passenger or shuttle work, meaning wear on components such as the rear suspension, sliding door mechanisms, and braking system can accumulate beyond what the MOT test alone captures. The absence of corrosion advisories is particularly relevant for a Tourneo Custom, given that this platform is known to develop rust on rear crossmembers, underbody seams, and lower tailgate apertures as the vehicle ages into its second decade. With 78,122 miles recorded against a seven-year service life, this Tourneo Custom averages approximately 11,160 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and likely operational profile. There are no extended gaps between MOT tests that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year testing intervals point to continuous use rather than sporadic or seasonal deployment. This steady accumulation rate strikes a sensible middle ground; it avoids the concerns associated with very low annual mileage, where seized brakes, perished rubber components, and degraded drivetrain seals can become issues, while also avoiding the accelerated wear patterns seen on high-mileage examples where clutches, dual-mass flywheels, turbochargers, and suspension components approach the upper end of their service life. For a prospective buyer, the clean MOT record simplifies but does not eliminate the inspection priorities specific to this model. On a test drive, pay close attention to the behaviour of the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as the leaf or coil arrangement on heavy Tourneo variants can develop knocking from worn bushes, dampers, or trailing arm bushes well before MOT-visible deterioration occurs. Listen for any clonking or rattling from the rear when traversing speed humps or potholes, and check for uneven tyre wear across the rear axle, which can indicate geometry issues or compromised suspension components. Steering should feel precise without vagueness on the motorway, and any pulling to one side under braking or gentle acceleration warrants further investigation of the front brake calipers and discs for binding or uneven pad transfer. Given that no brake, exhaust, or suspension advisories have ever been recorded, the braking system and underfloor components should still be in a serviceable state, but a physical inspection remains essential. Request evidence of recent brake fluid changes, as the MOT does not assess fluid condition, and inspect the rear brake pipes and fuel lines for any surface corrosion that may not yet have been flagged as an MOT failure. Check the operation of the sliding side doors thoroughly, as their rollers, cables, and latch mechanisms are common wear points on this vehicle and can be costly to rectify. Finally, examine the engine bay for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or turbocharger oil feed lines, and verify that the cooling system has been maintained with regular changes, as the 2.0 EcoBlue diesel fitted to this generation is sensitive to overheating if the matrix or water pump has been neglected. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the Tourneo platform would be a prudent step given the vehicle's likely commercial origins and the absence of any advisories to act as a maintenance roadmap.