2022 Ford Transit Custom 280LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · BA64 TUB

A genuinely sparse MOT record defines this Transit Custom. The only DVSA entry for the vehicle is dated 13 March 2025, and unusually it records both a pass and a fail on the same day with no defects or advisories noted against either outcome. That pairing is consistent with a vehicle that was presented, failed on a categorisation or administrative matter rather than a recorded mechanical defect, and was then re-tested and passed within the same visit, but it means the file offers almost no diagnostic data. With under thirty-two thousand miles covered across four years and only one set of test results on file, there is no historical trend of advisories, component wear, or corrosion to interrogate, and the buyer is largely purchasing on a clean sheet. The recorded mileage of 31,571 over four years works out at roughly 7,900 miles annually, which is on the lower end of typical commercial van usage and points to either a part-time light-duty role, long standing periods, or a mixture of both. Light commercial use of this nature tends to preserve the drivetrain, clutch, and major brake components, but it also raises the usual concerns associated with vehicles that spend extended time stationary. Diesel vans that sit for weeks or months between short trips are prone to DPF soot build-up, oil dilution from repeated cold starts, and a 12V battery that may have been left to discharge repeatedly. The lack of MOT history prior to March 2025 is simply because the vehicle was not yet three years old and therefore exempt from testing, so there is no genuine gap to worry about, but it does mean the first statutory roadworthiness inspection coincides with what we now see. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged items on the MOT means the usual component-by-component check associated with a Transit Custom of this age cannot be tailored to recorded defects. Instead, a thorough physical inspection and test drive should focus on the areas the MOT file does not cover. Listen at idle for any diesel knock, timing chain rattle on first start, or uneven running that could indicate injector or DPF issues, particularly given the low annual mileage pattern. On the road, pay attention to steering precision, as Transit Customs are known for worn front wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and track rod ends that produce clonking noises over bumps and vague or wandering steering. Check the brake pedal for sponginess or excessive travel and feel for any pulling to one side under braking, as seized caliper slides and warped front discs are common even at modest mileages. Given that this vehicle has its first full MOT behind it, it is also worth carrying out the standing inspection the tester cannot fully complete on a ramp alone. Examine the inner wheelarchs, subframe, and chassis outriggers for any surface corrosion starting to bloom, especially around jacking points and suspension turret areas, as Transits of this generation can show early structural rust in those zones. Inspect the underside of the engine for any oil misting around the rocker cover, turbo oil feed lines, and injector seals, and verify the coolant and washer fluid levels. Finally, confirm that the DPF has completed a recent regeneration successfully by checking for any stored warning lights on the dashboard and asking for evidence of a long enough recent run to clear it, given the modest annual mileage that this particular van has accumulated.