2020 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · FL20 CZW

The Ford Transit Custom presents as roadworthy following a pass at 166,660 miles on 6 March 2026, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recorded history. The most recent test came two days after a failure on 4 March 2026 at 166,652 miles where the DVLA record shows no defects logged, indicating a likely administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the van passed cleanly at every annual interval, showing no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The mileage stands at 166,660 against a 2020 build, averaging roughly 27,777 miles per year, which is high for a six-year-old light commercial. The records show 97,232 miles at the 31 March 2023 test, jumping to 124,369 by 27 March 2024 and 162,129 by 3 June 2025, then a smaller 4,531-mile gain to the 2026 tests. That pattern points to heavy early and mid-life use with a recent slowdown, though the sparse five-entry history gives limited visibility of consumable replacement cycles. A buyer should still verify in person the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and brake calipers given the high annual distance, as worn components may pass between tests without advisories. The clean sheet across all passes suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained fail-then-pass in March 2026 warrants a check of the test centre paperwork. Inspect structural integrity underneath for early rust and confirm the drivetrain shows no whine or slack after the accumulated 166k miles.