2022 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · HN22 UGU

This 2022 Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited presents a largely unremarkable DVSA roadworthiness record, with only a single MOT test cycle documented on 29 April 2025. On that date, the vehicle was both recorded as a PASS and a FAILED outcome, which is an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical concern; the failed entry carries no defects recorded, meaning no advisory or failure items were flagged at the time. This suggests the failure was almost certainly a procedural issue such as a tyre change, advisory clearance, or retest process, with the vehicle subsequently passing without any component-level concerns being logged. With no advisories on file and no recorded component defects across its brief testing history, the documented mechanical picture is one of roadworthiness compliance without flagged wear items. The mileage of 40,848 miles across approximately four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 10,200 miles, which sits squarely within the typical range for a commercial van of this type and age. There are no significant gaps between tests that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the single recorded MOT cycle at just over three years of age is consistent with the first-test threshold for vehicles under three years old being exempt. The mileage progression shows steady, expected use rather than any sudden spikes or prolonged lay-ups, meaning component wear from heat cycling, vibration, and load carrying should be evenly distributed rather than concentrated. Mechanically, this usage pattern points to a van that has been in regular service without the extremes of either low-mileage degradation or high-mileage consumable exhaustion. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for immediate attention, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection should still focus on areas commonly subject to wear in Transits of this generation and mileage. The front suspension, particularly the anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and wishbone bushes, should be checked for any knocking or clonking over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, as these components frequently wear before the MOT advisory threshold is reached. Brake feel should be assessed under load, with attention to any pull to one side under moderate braking, judder through the pedal, or a binding caliper suggested by uneven pad wear or a wheel running noticeably hotter than its opposite. The rear brake drums or discs, depending on specification, should be inspected for scoring and lipping, and the handbrake mechanism confirmed as holding on an incline. Underneath the vehicle, the subframe, mounting points, and suspension turret areas should be examined for any surface corrosion beginning to develop, as commercial vans frequently suffer underbody rust from road salt and moisture exposure long before structural advisories appear on the MOT. On the test drive, listen for any transmission whine or clonks from the driveline during tight manoeuvres, as the six-speed manual gearbox in this model is known for occasional synchro wear on higher-mileage examples. The diesel particulate filter should be given regular extended runs to ensure passive regeneration can complete, so confirming the van has been used consistently on longer journeys rather than solely on short urban cycles will help predict future emissions-related issues. Finally, verify the operation of the AdBlue system and any dashboard warning messages, as emissions compliance is a common cause of commercial vehicle MOT failure on later diesel vans and should be confirmed clear before purchase.