2022 Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A 2.0L Diesel · EJ22 DLV

A high annual mileage and front brake wear pattern dominate the mechanical story of this 2022 Ford Transit Custom, with the most recent test on 24 July 2026 recording a clean pass and no advisories, and the prior test on 22 July 2025 also passing without defects recorded. The intervening 17 July 2025 failure, however, is informative: it was issued solely for a minor windscreen wiper defect, but the same visit generated advisories on both front brake discs showing pitting and scoring, a nearside front brake pad noted as wearing thin, and a nail in the offside rear tyre. The fact that the follow-up test five days later passed with no recorded defects suggests the wiper and tyre items were addressed, but the front brake disc advisories were not formally re-tested on the second visit because they were advisory only and did not constitute failure items. For a prospective buyer, this means the discs flagged in mid-2025 have had a full year of additional commercial use since being noted, which is a material consideration for a working vehicle of this class. Recorded mileage of 54,340 against an approximate four-year age equates to around 13,585 miles per year, which is high for a van of this vintage and points to sustained commercial or fleet-style utilisation rather than light private use. MOT test entries span 2025 and 2026, with no recorded tests before mid-2025, but this simply reflects that vans of this age first become MOT testable in their fourth year and does not indicate any unusual lay-up period. The cumulative effect of this high annual accumulation is accelerated wear on the components that absorb daily work: front brake pads and discs, clutch and dual-mass flywheel (if manual), turbocharger oil and air paths, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the lower engine mountings. The advisory pattern already observed is consistent with that usage, and a buyer should expect further consumable replacement to be due in the near term regardless of the clean current paperwork. With the front brake discs specifically having been flagged as pitted and scored at the July 2025 failure visit, a physical inspection of both discs is essential before purchase. Measure disc thickness against the minimum stamped on the disc bell or against Ford's published specification, and run a finger carefully around the friction surface to feel for a pronounced lip or step at the outer edge, which indicates the discs have worn beyond a simple skim and will likely require replacement. On the road, listen for any grinding or metallic squeal from the front wheels under light braking, and feel for vibration or pedal pulsation under firm application, which would confirm the pitting has progressed to a measurable judder. Given that the nearside front pads were also noted as wearing thin, budget for a combined disc and pad replacement on the front axle, as fitting new pads to worn discs will accelerate both components and is not a cost-effective repair. Beyond the brakes, the high annual mileage warrants close attention to the suspension and drivetrain components that typically suffer on heavily worked Transits. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which is characteristic of worn front suspension bushes or failing anti-roll bar drop links, both common wear items on this model. Check for any pulling to one side under braking or a loose, wandering sensation at motorway speeds, which could indicate worn front strut top mounts or tracking irregularities following kerb impact. With the engine running from cold, listen for any diesel rattle that does not clear within a few seconds, and watch for blue smoke on start-up or under acceleration, which on the EcoBlue engine would suggest turbo seal wear. Finally, inspect the underside for any signs of fluid seepage from the steering rack, front subframe mounting points, and the rear leaf spring hangers, as corrosion at the spring eyes is a known issue on Transits of this generation and would not yet necessarily appear on MOT records if still within advisory thresholds.