2022 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · EO72 GWM

A single DVSA MOT test is currently on file for this 2022 Ford Transit Custom, conducted on 15 October 2025, which recorded a pass alongside three items of note. Two advisory entries were issued, covering rear brake pad wear and the presence of a child seat obscuring full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, while a minor defect was logged for windscreen damage not considered to adversely affect the driver's view. Because the vehicle is approaching four years of age yet has only one test on record, there is insufficient MOT data to establish a longer-term mechanical trend, and any judgement on wear patterns, recurring defects, or developing concerns must be heavily caveated. The items recorded do, however, provide useful early indicators of wear in the braking system and a known minor cosmetic/glass issue that the buyer should investigate further. With 32,932 miles recorded against an age of roughly four years, the van is averaging approximately 8,233 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a commercial vehicle of this type and indicates regular working use rather than extended periods of standing. No mileage gap or sudden spike is apparent from the single recorded reading, so there is no evidence of clock irregularities or unusual accumulation within the available data. This kind of steady mileage generally means that serviceable components such as brake friction material, tyres, clutches (if applicable to the duty cycle), and suspension components have been exercised regularly, which can help prevent issues associated with prolonged immobility such as seized calipers or deteriorated bushes, but it also places ordinary wear demand on consumables. The buyer should ensure that service documentation supports this mileage trajectory, particularly confirming diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration cycles have been completed, as low-speed urban operation typical of a Custom can otherwise lead to DPF blocking concerns. The rear brake pad advisory is the most mechanically significant item in the record and warrants direct attention before purchase. The pads were noted as wearing thin at the October 2025 test, and depending on the severity this could mean the friction material is approaching the minimum legal thickness of 1.5 mm, or simply showing noticeable wear ahead of the next service interval. A test drive should include several firm brake applications from moderate speed, during which the buyer should listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the rear axle, feel for pedal pulsation suggesting disc run-out or uneven pad deposition, and check that the vehicle does not pull to one side under braking. Inspection of the rear discs for lipping, corrosion scoring, or blueing from overheating is advisable, as worn pads often accelerate disc wear. The rear calipers and slide pins should also be checked for free movement, particularly on a commercial van that may have carried heavy loads. The remaining advisory concerning the child seat fitted at the time of test prevents full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, so the buyer should personally verify that belt retracts smoothly, locks under a sharp pull, and shows no fraying, cuts, or staining of the webbing. The minor windscreen damage, located outside the driver's primary line of sight and not exceeding the size thresholds, is unlikely to fail a future test provided it does not propagate, but any cracking that spreads across more than 10 mm within the swept area, or develops into the driver's direct field of vision, would become a fail. Given the limited MOT history, a buyer should also commission a pre-purchase inspection covering areas the test does not assess in depth, including the clutch operation and dual-mass flywheel condition, any signs of coolant or oil leakage from the engine and gearbox, the state of the front brake discs and pads, condition of the lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes, and a thorough check beneath the vehicle for corrosion on the rear axle, fuel lines, and brake pipes, which are known areas of concern on Transits of this generation used for commercial duties.