2015 Ford Transit Custom 290 Trend E-TEC 2.2L Diesel · DX15 XKS

The 2015 Ford Transit Custom presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 February 2026 at 204,851 miles, passed with zero defects and zero advisories. Looking back through the entire history, every single test returned a full pass with no recorded faults whatsoever. This is a remarkably consistent record. The maintenance trend is stable and, by the evidence of the MOT database, exemplary. There are no recurring defects, no worsening patterns, and no advisories to flag. The vehicle has covered 204,851 miles over roughly eleven years, averaging approximately 18,623 miles per year. This is high annual mileage for a light commercial vehicle and points to sustained, intensive use rather than light domestic work. The mileage accumulation between tests shows a steady climb: 11,271 miles between June 2019 and November 2021, 11,271 miles between November 2021 and November 2022, 20,430 miles between November 2022 and December 2024, and 7,206 miles between December 2024 and February 2026. The gap between the December 2024 and February 2026 tests is notably short at just over two months, yet the mileage still increased by over seven thousand miles in that window, reinforcing the pattern of heavy, continuous use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should not treat the paperwork as a substitute for a physical inspection. At 204,851 miles, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, suspension bushes, and coil springs will have endured significant cycling regardless of whether defects were flagged at test time. The high annual mileage also means drivetrain components, including the clutch, gearbox, and dual-mass flywheel, are well into their service life. A thorough in-person check should focus on underside corrosion, particularly around load-bearing mounting points, sills, and cross members, as intensive commercial use can accelerate structural deterioration that may not yet meet the MOT threshold for failure. The exhaust system and DPF should also be inspected closely given the mileage profile, as repeated short journeys or heavy load cycles at high odometer readings can lead to soot buildup and emissions system fatigue. Tyre condition and alignment deserve attention too, since uneven wear patterns can develop gradually between MOT intervals without triggering a test failure. The clean record suggests a conscientious owner, but high-mileage commercial vehicles demand ongoing vigilance beyond what a once-a-year test can capture.