2019 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · HT19 FPD

The vehicle achieved a pass on 19 May 2026 at 169 671 miles, yet the preceding test three days earlier recorded a failure citing a water‑pump leak, exposed ply cords on the off‑side front tyre and a near‑side front tyre worn to the legal limit. The pass note retains the water‑pump leak advisory (8.4.1 (a)(i)), indicating the defect was not fully resolved. Combined with the brake‑pad wear advisories from May 2025 that re‑appeared in the later failure, the pattern shows a trend of deteriorating consumables rather than improving condition. Mileage accumulation has been aggressive for a 2019 model, averaging roughly 24 000 miles per year. The progression from 78 156 miles in May 2022 to 99 866 miles in May 2023 added 21 710 miles, while the jump to 120 813 miles in May 2024 added 20 947 miles. The 2025 interval added 31 882 miles, but the most recent interval (May 2026) added only 16 976 miles despite two tests within a week, suggesting a recent reduction in usage or a pause in normal operating cycles. A prospective buyer should inspect the water pump for the persistent leak, examine both front tyres for ply exposure and edge wear, and check rear brake pads for thin wear. The brake discs and calipers should be inspected for binding or uneven wear, and suspension bushes examined for excessive wear given the high mileage. The registration‑plate lamp circuits, particularly the rear units, have shown intermittent failure, and the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion. Finally, a thorough visual scan for rust around the chassis and any signs of fluid contamination will be essential. Overall, the MOT history points to a vehicle that has been heavily used and where routine consumables have been left to the limit. The recent pass is conditional on an unresolved leak, and the recurring tyre and brake‑pad issues suggest that a full pre‑purchase inspection is critical to avoid unexpected repairs after acquisition.