2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · BN70 YED

The 2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue is presently roadworthy, as the August 2025 MOT at 82,610 miles recorded a pass with no defects. The September 2023 test, which initially failed on parking brake efficiency, was followed by a clean pass at the same mileage, and subsequent MOTs in August 2024 and August 2025 have continued to show no defects, indicating a stable and improving maintenance record. The vehicle has accumulated 82,610 miles in just over six years, averaging 13,768 miles per year, a rate that is high for its age and suggests intensive use or limited periods of inactivity. Mileage jumps from 41,367 miles in September 2023 to 63,177 miles in August 2024 (21,810 miles in 11 months) and then to 82,610 miles in August 2025 (19,433 miles in the following 11 months), reflecting rapid usage after the initial repair. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension system, including bushes and coil springs, as high mileage can accelerate wear on these components; the earlier parking brake deficiency suggests the rear calipers and associated hardware may have been serviced but warrant verification for binding or uneven wear. Inspection of brake discs, structural rust, and the exhaust system is also advisable, given the vehicle’s mileage and the history of a parking brake fault. While consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades are expected to show wear, the absence of recurring major defects after the 2023 remediation points to responsible ownership, yet a thorough visual inspection of the chassis, brake components and suspension remains essential before purchase.