2022 Ford Transit Custom 300 Trend Eblue 2.0L Diesel · FP22 AEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 10, 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test showed no defects, the failure just four days prior at 96,684 miles indicates a significant lapse in basic safety inspections. The trend suggests that the previous owner tended to address only critical component failures once an MOT failure occurs, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance between test intervals. At 96,692 miles over just four years, this Ford Transit has covered a high-mileage average of approximately 24,000 miles per annum. The rapid accumulation between the June 2025 test at 78,743 miles and the March 2026 test shows nearly 18,000 miles driven in under nine months. This high-intensity usage profile places accelerated strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and consumables. The recurring failures regarding tyres and brakes across multiple years confirm that the vehicle is being used to its mechanical limits before components are replaced. A buyer must focus closely on the front braking system, as the March 2026 failure flagged significantly worn discs and pads thinner than 1.5mm, alongside an inoperative parking brake. The history of pitted and scored discs back in 2025 suggests the braking system may be prone to corrosion or is subjected to heavy overloading. The repeated mention of tyres worn to the edges or containing nails points to poor alignment monitoring and general neglect of basic vehicle checks. Given the high mileage, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering linkages is essential to ensure the heavy use has not compromised the structural integrity of the chassis.