2019 Ford Transit Custom 320 Trend Eblue 2.0L Diesel · HR19 SCX

The vehicle presents a stable and highly reassuring roadworthiness status, evidenced by a flawless MOT record. The most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 85,855 miles passed without a single defect or advisory. This unbroken chain of clean passes across four consecutive years indicates consistent and attentive maintenance by the previous keeper. A commercial vehicle of this age achieving zero defects requires diligent upkeep of its core mechanical and structural components. The mileage accumulation reveals a distinct shift in the vehicle's usage pattern over its seven-year lifespan. Between August 2022 at 53,085 miles and August 2023 at 73,896 miles, the Transit covered a substantial 20,811 miles in a single year, reflecting intense commercial deployment. This dropped to 10,951 miles over the following twelve months, ending in August 2024 at 84,847 miles. Most notably, the van has covered a mere 1,008 miles in the thirteen months since the last test, suggesting it has recently been standing idle or used only for very light duties. Prolonged standing can pose distinct risks, such as brake disc corrosion and tyre flat-spotting, despite the low recent mileage. Although the MOT record contains zero advisories, the high historical mileage and recent period of low usage demand a focused physical inspection. Buyers should closely examine the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion resulting from the recent low mileage, which can cause binding or premature wear once regular use resumes. Suspension bushes and coil springs require scrutiny, as the 20,000-mile year in 2022-2023 would have subjected the underbody to significant stress. A thorough underbody inspection is essential to rule out any structural corrosion or exhaust degradation that might not have triggered a test failure but could compromise long-term integrity. Tyres must be checked for uneven wear or cracking, as older rubber combined with potential long standing periods can degrade sidewalls despite sufficient tread depth.