2021 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · HV21 OUP

The 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited currently holds a valid MOT issued on 17 April 2026 at 62,743 miles, which is remarkably recent relative to today's date. The maintenance trend is mixed and shows a recurring driveline vulnerability rather than a clean bill of mechanical health. The most recent test flagged a nearside front outer CV boot leaking grease, a worn or pitted front brake disc, and a deteriorated rear registration plate lamp lens. These are advisory-level items rather than dangerous failures, but the CV boot issue is a direct continuation of a problem first identified in the 2025 test. That earlier test on 11 April 2025 at 50,906 miles recorded the same nearside front outer CV boot as severely deteriorated. The fact that this joint has required attention across two consecutive annual tests suggests either a replacement boot that has already begun to fail again or an original component that was patched rather than properly resolved. This is a worsening pattern on a single component, not an isolated one-off. The vehicle has covered approximately 11,737 miles in the twelve months between the April 2025 and April 2026 tests, which is broadly consistent with its lifetime average of roughly 12,549 miles per year. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or reversals in the record. The annual test dates have been kept reasonably close together, falling in April or June each year, so there is no evidence of long periods off the road or skipped testing. The mileage accumulation is steady and high, typical of a working commercial van used for regular long-distance or multi-drop duties. High annual mileage at this age places accelerated wear on consumable components, particularly brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain joints, all of which appear in the advisory history. A buyer should inspect the nearside front CV joint and boot carefully in person. Grease leakage from a boot that was flagged as severely deteriorated just twelve months prior raises the question of whether the joint itself has been contaminated with road debris and moisture, which would accelerate wear and lead to a costly driveshaft replacement. The pitted front brake disc noted in the latest test should be measured for thickness against manufacturer minimums and checked for lateral runout, as pitting often indicates uneven pad contact or a binding caliper. The 2024 advisory for a nail in the nearside rear tyre is minor but worth noting when inspecting sidewall condition and tread depth across all four corners. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of suspension bushes, coil spring condition, and exhaust system integrity would be prudent before purchase.