2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CT19 VRW

The 2019 Ford Transit Custom presents a stable mechanical history, culminating in a clean pass on 2 July 2024 at 95,624 miles with zero defects recorded. This indicates the vehicle met all structural and mechanical safety standards at its last inspection. The maintenance trend remains stable rather than worsening, showing no recurring faults or advisories across the recorded tests. A tester flagged no issues with the suspension, brakes, or structural integrity during the most recent examination, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition. The recorded mileage sits at 95,624 miles for a roughly seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,661 miles annually. This usage rate sits higher than typical, pointing to sustained commercial or long-distance use rather than light urban commuting. Between the May 2022 test at 56,532 miles and the June 2023 test at 79,427 miles, the van covered roughly 22,895 miles in just over twelve months. The mileage accumulation then slowed dramatically, recording only 152 miles between the failed test on 12 June 2023 and the subsequent pass on 13 July 2023, before adding zero miles between the July 2023 pass and the July 2024 pass. This sharp drop-off suggests the vehicle may have spent a significant portion of the last year stationary. Despite the clean MOT record, the high annual mileage and recent period of inactivity warrant a thorough physical inspection. Prolonged standing can cause brake discs to surface corrode and tyres to develop flat spots, so a test drive should assess for vibration or binding calipers. The tester flagged no structural rust in the 2024 test, yet a commercial van of this age and mileage requires close scrutiny of the chassis, sills, and suspension bushes for fatigue. Buyers should inspect the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers, as high-mileage work vans often suffer from premature suspension wear that only manifests under load. The lack of recorded defects is encouraging, but verifying the drivetrain and exhaust emissions under real-world conditions remains essential given the vehicle's operational history.