2023 Ford Transit 460 Limited Ecoblue A 2.0L Diesel · FL73 ATX

The vehicle presents a stable and clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 3 July 2025 at 5,894 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 5 November 2024 at 5,076 miles also passed with no advisories or failures. This indicates a consistent pattern of compliance with minimum safety and emissions standards across both recorded inspections. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle registered in 2023. Between the November 2024 test and the July 2025 test, the vehicle covered just 818 miles over an eight-month interval. Across its full recorded history, the annualised average sits at roughly 1,965 miles per year, well below typical commercial van usage. Such low utilisation raises the possibility of prolonged stationary periods, which can lead to flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals despite the clean MOT outcomes. The absence of any flagged defects across two consecutive tests is encouraging, but the sparse record warrants caution. With only two MOT entries spanning less than a year, there is limited data to establish a long-term maintenance trend. A buyer should not assume the vehicle has been comprehensively serviced simply because the MOT is clean. The low mileage and short inspection window mean underlying issues such as perished suspension bushes, degraded brake calipers, or latent exhaust after-treatment faults could remain undetected. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on components that deteriorate through age and inactivity rather than mileage alone. Check the tyre sidewalls for cracking, inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion that could indicate binding, and examine the underside for any early signs of structural corrosion around mounting points and cross-members. Verify the diesel particulate filter and EGR system operation, as short-trip usage can accelerate soot buildup and emissions-related faults that may not yet trigger a test failure.