2021 Ford Tourneo Custom 320TI X Eblue A 2.0L Diesel · HT21 SRU

The vehicle presents a stable mechanical trend, passing its most recent MOT on 6 March 2026 at 88,965 miles with only minor advisories. The tester flagged a slight tread lifting on the nearside front tyre and rear brake pads worn to approximately 3mm, both consumable items rather than structural or mechanical failures. The preceding test in February 2025 at 77,248 miles was entirely clean, indicating the current advisories have developed over the last 14 months. No recurring suspension, steering, or corrosion defects appear in the record, which suggests the core chassis and drivetrain remain sound. The mileage pattern confirms heavy use. The vehicle accumulated 11,717 miles between February 2025 and March 2026, following an earlier interval of 9,596 miles between April 2024 and February 2025. Annualised across its five-year life, the vehicle has covered roughly 17,793 miles per year, well above the typical UK average. This pace of accumulation accelerates wear on braking components, tyres, and suspension bushes, and a buyer should factor in shorter service intervals than a low-mileage equivalent would demand. The brake wear pattern is consistent with the mileage. Front pads were flagged as thin in April 2024 at 67,652 miles, and rear pads reached the same advisory threshold by March 2026 at 88,965 miles. This spread across both axles over two years reflects normal distribution of braking effort rather than a fault, though the rear pads will likely require replacement in the near term given their 3mm reading. The nearside front tyre advisory is more concerning. Tread separation or lifting can indicate age-related sidewall deterioration, underinflation damage, or a manufacturing defect. A buyer should inspect the tyre's date code and sidewall condition carefully and budget for replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. Beyond the flagged items, the high annual mileage warrants a focused inspection of the front suspension lower arms and bushes, the exhaust system for corrosion given the diesel particulate filter system, and the condition of the dual-mass flywheel through cold-start vibration checks. The MOT record itself is reassuringly sparse, but it cannot substitute for a physical underbody inspection for oil leaks, structural rust around the sills and subframes, or clutch wear under load.