2020 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport Eblue 2.0L Diesel · JM70 JDM

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 27 August 2025 at 69,984 miles, valid until 26 August 2026. The maintenance trend is mixed, showing a clear pattern of recurring front driveshaft CV joint boot deterioration alongside repeated tyre wear issues. The most recent test passed, but only after a failure the previous day for insufficient washer fluid, a non-functioning rear fog lamp, worn front tyres, and both front outer CV boots severely deteriorated. The tester flagged the same CV boot defect again at the pass, meaning the boots were repaired or replaced but remain an active advisory concern. This suggests the underlying joint wear may persist, and the boots are now fresh replacements rather than original components. The mileage progression is consistent with typical commercial use. The vehicle recorded 45,158 miles in August 2023, 56,499 miles in August 2024, and 69,984 miles in August 2025, representing roughly 11,000 to 13,500 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, indicating regular use rather than long periods of standing. The annual mileage is within expected range for a working van of this age, and the MOT record shows consistent yearly testing without missed cycles. A buyer should inspect the front driveshaft CV joints carefully. The outer boots were flagged as severely deteriorated in August 2023, again in August 2025 at failure, and once more at the subsequent pass. Repeated boot failure points to potential joint wear or contamination ingress, which can lead to clicking under load or sudden joint failure. Check for play in the front wheels and listen for CV joint noise during a low-speed turning test. The front tyres have failed twice for tread depth below 1.6mm, most recently in August 2025, suggesting the front suspension geometry or alignment may be causing uneven wear. Inspect the front suspension bushes, tracking, and wheel alignment settings. The rear fog lamp and washer fluid issues from the 2025 failure appear minor, but verify all electrical functions and fluid levels operate correctly. Given the commercial nature of this vehicle, examine the load floor, rear subframe, and sills for corrosion or structural damage not visible in the MOT record.