2019 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LD19 LBA

A pattern of brake, tyre and suspension wear advisories dominates this Ford Transit's MOT history, with three recorded failures since 2023 pointing to specific component degradation rather than isolated incidents. The most recent test on 2 June 2026 returned a pass but logged a minor exhaust flexi pipe leak alongside a scored rear brake disc and a thinning offside rear brake pad, continuing a brake wear theme first flagged on the 2025 tests. That earlier cycle is particularly telling: a failure on 25 February 2025 recorded dangerous defects for a nearside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords, a serious roadworthiness issue that would have presented an immediate risk of blowout under load, alongside advisories for thinning front and rear pads and perishing on the offside rear tyre. Two days later the vehicle returned a pass once those dangerous tyres were replaced, but the underlying brake and tyre wear pattern persisted. Prior failures in February 2023 for a missing sliding door lower hinge and runner and both headlamp aim problems, followed by a February 2024 failure for a missing nearside wing mirror upper glass and a broken indicator lens with a sharp edge, indicate recurring issues with body hardware, glazing and lighting fitment on this vehicle. On the suspension side, both February 2024 tests recorded advisories for inner lower arm bushes beginning to tear on the nearside and offside front, an early indicator of wear that warrants close attention given the commercial vehicle duty cycle. Annual mileage of around 11,074 miles is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age, though the recorded test history shows some irregularity in the cadence of presentations. The vehicle was tested in February 2022, February 2023, February 2024, and then twice in early 2025 before the June 2026 entry, indicating fairly consistent use through most of its life with no extended off-road gaps. The mileage progression through the recorded tests cannot be verified without odometer readings at each event, but the cumulative total of 77,516 miles over roughly seven years does not suggest a low-use or garage-bound example, and commercial Transits of this specification commonly accumulate higher mileages, so the wear patterns observed are consistent with active service rather than neglect through standing. For a prospective buyer, the brake and tyre findings should drive a focused physical inspection and test drive. The advisories across multiple tests for front and rear brake pad wear, combined with the June 2026 advisory for a scored rear brake disc, suggest the braking system is approaching a renewal cycle; on a test drive, listen for any grinding or squeal under light application, feel for pedal pulsation or judder that would indicate disc lipping or uneven wear, and check that the vehicle pulls up squarely without dragging to one side. Inspect all four wheels and the inner sidewalls of the tyres for cuts, bulges or exposed cords, particularly on the rear axle where the dangerous defects were recorded, and confirm that the tyre size matches the 235/65/16C commercial specification. The suspension advisories for tearing lower arm inner bushes on both sides from February 2024 are a known Transit wear item; over speed humps and uneven surfaces, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end and check for vague steering response or uneven tyre wear across the front axle, all of which would indicate the bushes have progressed beyond advisory stage. Finally, verify that the sliding door lower hinge and runner, both headlamp aim settings, the nearside wing mirror upper glass and indicator lens, and the front exhaust flexi pipe have all been properly remedied, as several of these items appeared across different test cycles and would be straightforward to confirm on a pre-purchase inspection.