2015 Ford Transit Custom 270 ECO-Tech Heavy oil · GD15 FWT

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unsettled following a failure in the most recent test on 22 July 2026 at 149,893 miles. While the vehicle achieved a clean pass in May 2025 at 141,519 miles, the sudden failure without recorded defects suggests a recent mechanical or structural issue that prevented an immediate pass. The maintenance trend appears inconsistent, characterized by sporadic failures that do not follow a clear pattern of worsening or improving mechanical health. The mileage accumulation is high for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,627 miles per year. Between the November 2022 test at 107,890 miles and the April 2024 test at 128,714 miles, the vehicle covered over 20,000 miles, indicating heavy commercial use. The jump from 69,720 miles in December 2019 to 101,041 miles in May 2022 shows a significant period of high-intensity operation. This level of usage places substantial stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the cause of the recent failure, as the lack of recorded defects in the 2026 test makes it difficult to pinpoint the fault from the history alone. The pattern of multiple failures in 2022, specifically around the 101,000 and 107,000 mile marks, suggests the vehicle has previously struggled with recurring issues. Given the high mileage, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the chassis for corrosion, the integrity of the suspension bushes and coil springs, and the state of the brake discs and calipers to ensure no binding or excessive wear has occurred.