2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0L Diesel · EO21 OWA

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 74,943 miles flagged a failure for a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot and thin front brake pads. These issues are not new, as they mirror the exact defects recorded during the April 2025 test, suggesting the previous owner failed to address these specific mechanical concerns between testing intervals. The vehicle covers a high mileage for its age, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent and rapid accumulation of mileage, with 16,300 miles driven between October 2024 and September 2025, and another 8,900 miles in the six months leading to the latest test. This high-frequency use typically puts significant strain on wear components and the braking system, which explains the recurring issues with brake pads and tyre wear seen in the MOT history. A buyer must inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure that grease has not escaped the CV joint due to the deteriorated boot, as a failure here will lead to clicking under acceleration and a more expensive assembly replacement. The recurring mention of thin brake pads indicates that service intervals may be being neglected. Given the high mileage and the edge-wear noted in 2025, a physical inspection of the suspension geometry and bushes is required to check for misalignment that could be causing premature tyre degradation.