2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · GV19 KFO

The 2019 Ford Transit Custom presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 8 September 2025 at 52,600 miles. The only defect recorded in that most recent test was a slightly damaged nearside obligatory mirror, classified under item 3.3(b)(i), which is a minor cosmetic and visibility issue rather than a structural or mechanical concern. The vehicle has passed every recorded MOT since April 2022, and the absence of recurring serious defects suggests the current keeper has maintained the van to a reasonable standard. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a light commercial vehicle of this age. Between the April 2022 test at 31,369 miles and the September 2025 test at 52,600 miles, the van covered approximately 21,231 miles over three years and five months, averaging roughly 6,100 miles annually in that window. The earlier record shows 31,369 miles by April 2022, meaning the van accumulated its first 31,000 miles over about three years from new, then saw slightly lighter use thereafter. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would suggest long periods of untested standing, and the annual test pattern has been maintained without interruption since 2022. The April 2022 failure is the most informative entry in the record. The tester identified a cut in the nearside rear outer tyre deep enough to reach the ply or cords on a 215/65/15C, which is a serious condition indicating either a manufacturing defect, road hazard damage, or prolonged neglect of tyre inspection. The same test also flagged a damaged rear rear door and a nearside side door that did not open, though both were deemed secure and the van passed on these points at the same session. A buyer should inspect the door hinges, latches, and locking mechanisms on both the nearside side door and the rear doors for smooth operation, misalignment, or signs of poorly repaired damage. The windscreen damage noted in April 2022 was cleared by the September 2024 test, so the screen has presumably been replaced, but a close inspection for aftermarket glass quality and correct bonding is prudent. Beyond the documented defects, the van's commercial nature warrants a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly on the chassis rails, sills, and around mounting points where panel van bodies are prone to moisture trapping. With 52,600 miles on the clock, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for wear, and the braking system examined for uneven disc wear or binding calipers, as these vans often operate under load. The tyre condition and spare should be verified, given the 2022 failure on a single tyre, to confirm the current set is in good order and properly rated for the vehicle's load class.