2021 Ford Transit Custom 320LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · HT21 DXU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning failure to address developing mechanical faults. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 83,137 miles, the tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot. This specific fault follows an identical advisory from the March 2025 test at 80,451 miles, indicating that the previous owner neglected to replace a failing component before it reached a state of degradation. The mileage profile reflects heavy commercial use, with the vehicle averaging approximately 16,600 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between the March 2024 test at 59,827 miles and the March 2025 test at 80,451 miles, representing over 20,000 miles in a single year. This high rate of accumulation accelerates the wear on suspension and braking components, which is evident from the pitting on brake discs noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record notes a worn nearside front inner suspension arm bush in 2025, which suggests the front end is under significant stress from the high mileage. You should specifically inspect the CV boots on both sides for grease leaks to ensure the deteriorated offside boot was actually replaced after the last test. Given the history of pitted brake discs and a tight pedal pivot, checking the remaining life of the pads and the condition of the calipers is essential to ensure the system is not nearing the end of its functional life.