2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · DY70 FSZ

The vehicle holds a valid MOT following the September 2025 test at approximately 115,987 miles, with no advisories or defects recorded against it. Across the four tests shown, only one failure occurred (13 September 2024), and the very next test on 16 September 2024 returned a clean pass. The reason for that isolated failure is not disclosed in the data provided, but its rapid resolution suggests the issue was rectified rather than an ongoing mechanical concern. The pattern between the September 2023 pass and the September 2025 pass indicates a stable roadworthiness trend, with no recorded advisory wear on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion in any of the recent tests. Annual mileage is running at roughly 19,300 miles per year, which is high for a six-year-old commercial van and noticeably above typical fleet averages. The relatively short gaps between consecutive September tests (2023, 2024, 2024, and 2025) show continuous use rather than long periods off the road, and the odometer has accumulated steadily throughout that window. High-mileage Transits of this generation commonly show accelerated wear on clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbo, EGR, and DMF-related components, so the mileage figure alone warrants closer inspection even though the MOT record itself does not flag these items. A prospective buyer should not rely on the absence of advisories as proof of mechanical health, particularly given the mileage. In-person checks should include a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and steering rack for play or noise, as these are typical wear points on high-mileage Transits but would not always fail an MOT until severely deteriorated. The brake discs and calipers, particularly the rear, should be examined for binding or uneven wear, and the underside should be checked for structural corrosion around the rear crossmember, jacking points, and wheel arches, as commercial use accelerates surface rust. Finally, verify the service history independently and confirm the condition of the clutch, gearbox, and turbocharger, none of which are assessed during an MOT. The MOT data alone supports a stable and relatively clean recent record, but the high annual mileage means a physical inspection and compression or diagnostic check remain essential before purchase. Buying score: 62. Risk level: Medium.