2019 Ford Transit Courier 1.5L Diesel · BP68 SWF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent maintenance history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. In the most recent test in February 2025 at 75,832 miles, the van failed initially due to headlamp alignment issues and component wear. While it passed the immediate retest, the presence of 85% worn front brake pads and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit suggests the previous owner deferred consumable replacements until they reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. The data shows a steady progression from 2022 to 2024, where the vehicle covered roughly 20,000 miles in two years. However, the jump of 13,525 miles between February 2024 and February 2025 represents a higher rate of usage compared to the earlier years. This increased workload explains the sudden appearance of wear on the braking system and tyres that flagged in the 2025 MOT record. A buyer should conduct a close-range inspection of the front braking system to ensure the worn discs noted in 2025 have actually been replaced alongside the thin pads. The nearside rear tyre showed uneven wear on the outer edge, which often indicates an alignment issue or a worn suspension bush that should be verified to prevent premature tyre degradation. Given the transition from clean records to multiple advisories, checking the condition of the suspension components and exhaust mounting is essential to ensure the higher annual mileage has not introduced underlying mechanical fatigue.