2021 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CV71 LWT

The Ford Transit Custom presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 9 September 2025 at 60,956 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, with the two most recent tests showing clean sheets. A failed test on 9 September 2025 at 60,955 miles sits one mile before the pass on the same day, and the record lists no defects for either entry, which points to an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern shows unusual behaviour for a 2021 plate. The van recorded just 21,489 miles at the 16 September 2024 test, then jumped to 60,955 miles by 9 September 2025. That is roughly 39,466 miles in under twelve months, against a prior average near 12,191 per year. Such a spike suggests the vehicle entered heavy commercial use or a long-distance role late in its fourth year, after a period of light running. The record is sparse, with only three entries, so no wear trends on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion can be tracked across time. A buyer should still inspect the van in person for consumable and structural condition given the mileage surge. The sudden annual accumulation will have loaded the drivetrain, clutch, and suspension components well beyond the early-life load. Check the front coil springs, track-rod ends, and brake calipers for binding or uneven pad wear, and examine the chassis rails and sills for corrosion that a clean MOT may not capture if below the advisory threshold. Given the same-day fail and pass with zero defects logged, confirm with the seller which garage processed the 2025 test and request the actual test certificate. The clean history offers no red flags, but the late heavy use means a pre-purchase inspection of tyres, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity remains sensible before commitment.