2019 Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Tnium Eblue 2.0L Diesel · EB19 EVN

A pattern of late-life mechanical deterioration emerges in the MOT history of this 2019 Ford Tourneo Custom, with the most recent testing sequence on 2026-03-18 recording a pass with no defects, but only one day after a failure on 2026-03-17 that flagged a seriously worn rear anti-roll bar linkage and exhaust emissions exceeding the default opacity limit. The earlier record between 2022 and late 2024 was consistently clean across four successive passes, indicating that the vehicle maintained acceptable roadworthiness through its middle years, but the transition into 2026 marks a distinct decline. The anti-roll bar linkage defect is a notable structural-handling concern, and the emissions failure could point toward diesel particulate filter loading, turbocharger wear, or injector issues given the high accumulated mileage. Several advisories across the history also point to wear patterns worth scrutiny, including thinning offside rear brake pads recorded in March 2026, a nearside rear tyre cut noted in March 2025, and front offside tyre edge wear flagged in August 2024, alongside a minor driver's view obstruction advisory from September 2025. With 139,992 miles recorded on a seven-year-old commercial-derived people carrier, the vehicle has covered approximately 20,000 miles per year on average, which sits firmly in the high-accumulation bracket for its age and class. Annual mileage at this level places considerable sustained demand on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger, EGR valve, diesel particulate filter, and suspension components, all of which are recognised high-wear areas on the Transit and Tourneo platform at this mileage band. There are no extended testing gaps in the DVSA record, with annual tests consistently presented from 2022 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has been in continuous service rather than laid up, and any wear observed is therefore representative of active rather than stationary deterioration. The MOT history alone cannot confirm internal mechanical condition, but the combination of high mileage and the recent anti-roll bar and emissions defects is consistent with a vehicle reaching a stage where several major service items are likely to require attention. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear suspension on a road test, specifically listening for clonking or knocking noises over uneven surfaces and feeling for any looseness or wandering behaviour through corners, as the recorded anti-roll bar linkage wear suggests the rear roll-control system has been operating at the limit of acceptable tolerance. The vehicle should also be driven with the engine under load to assess turbo behaviour and any signs of excessive smoke from the exhaust, which would corroborate the failed 1.5m-1 opacity reading and could indicate DPF saturation, EGR valve sticking, or worn injector spray patterns. Given the recent offside rear brake pad advisory, a physical inspection of pad material thickness and disc condition is warranted, with particular attention to brake feel under heavy application and any signs of pulling or vibration. Steering response should be checked for free play, as commercial vehicles at this mileage commonly exhibit wear in track rod ends and power steering components. Finally, the nearside rear tyre cut and offside front edge wear advisories from earlier tests should prompt a thorough inspection of all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking, uneven shoulder wear that might suggest geometry misalignment, and overall tread depth, as uneven wear on a high-mileage Tourneo often points to worn suspension bushes, weakened springs, or alignment issues that have developed gradually. Under the vehicle, check for any signs of oil residue around the engine, turbo, and front crankshaft seal area, and inspect the rear subframe mounting points for surface corrosion, as commercial vehicles frequently accumulate road salt exposure from commercial use. Given the emissions failure, it is also worth confirming whether any work was undertaken immediately after the 2026-03-17 test to address the DPF or exhaust system before the vehicle was re-presented and passed the following day. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the Transit Custom platform would be prudent given the mileage, the recent failure items, and the cumulative advisory history pointing to wear across tyres, brakes, and suspension.