2016 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport 2.2L Heavy oil · JMZ 8147

The 2016 Ford Transit Custom 290 Sport held a valid roadworthiness pass at its most recent statutory test. On 17 December 2025 at 1,231,684 miles the DVSA examiner passed the vehicle with no defects or advisories recorded. A single test entry prevents any judgement of a stable, worsening, or resolving maintenance trend; the van satisfied legal standards on that date only. The odometer figure of 1,231,684 miles across approximately ten years equates to near 123,000 miles per year, marking exceptionally heavy use for a medium van. The supplied record shows just one MOT dated December 2025, creating a vast documentation gap from the 2016 build to that test. Such sparse data denies insight into prior consumable replacement or mechanical intervention cycles. No recurring faults or structural warnings appear in the history, yet the mileage alone mandates a thorough in-person assessment. The buyer should scrutinise suspension bushes, coil springs, and track rod ends for deformation or play. Brake discs, pads, and calipers require measurement for wear and binding, while exhaust emissions components should be checked for degradation unseen in a single pass. Heavy annual accumulation implies previous operator ran the vehicle on demanding schedules, possibly ignoring minor upkeep between tests. A pre-purchase inspection must confirm structural integrity at chassis mounting points and sill sections, and verify drivetrain condition. The clean 2025 result offers a snapshot, not a guarantee of ongoing reliability at this mileage.