2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · DT68 PXG

The 2019 Ford Transit Custom presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 13 October 2025 at 75,277 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a single recorded failure earlier in the vehicle's life. On 3 February 2023 at 48,616 miles, the tester flagged nearside rear inner brake pads worn below the 1.5 mm minimum thickness threshold. The vehicle passed a retest on the same day at the identical mileage, confirming the defect was rectified promptly rather than left to escalate. Since that February 2023 intervention, three consecutive annual tests in February 2024, October 2024, and October 2025 have all passed without a single advisory or failure, indicating consistent upkeep over the past three years. The mileage accumulation pattern is broadly typical for a seven-year-old commercial van. Between the February 2023 test at 48,616 miles and the October 2024 test at 69,332 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 20,700 miles in approximately twenty months, representing a period of heavier use. The subsequent interval from October 2024 to October 2025 shows just 5,945 miles added, a marked slowdown that could reflect lighter duties or reduced operational demand. The gap between the February 2024 test at 58,823 miles and the October 2024 test at 69,332 miles is notable, covering over 10,500 miles in eight months, consistent with sustained commercial workload. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or unexplained gaps in the record. From a buyer's perspective, the mechanical risk profile is low based on the documented history. The single brake pad wear issue from 2023 was addressed immediately and has not recurred across three subsequent tests, suggesting the braking system has been properly maintained since. No suspension defects, exhaust emissions failures, structural corrosion advisories, or steering faults appear anywhere in the record. A prospective buyer should still conduct a physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. Check the condition of all four brake discs and remaining pad thickness, particularly at the rear where the historical failure occurred. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear or leaks, as commercial vans working through high-mileage cycles can develop these issues between tests. Inspect the chassis and load floor for any signs of corrosion or structural compromise, and verify that the exhaust system remains free from leaks given the vehicle's age and duty cycle.