2021 Ford Transit Custom 320LEADER Eblue 2.0L Diesel · LE21 CFV

The vehicle presented for its most recent DVSA MOT on 11 August 2026 and achieved a Pass, although the test did record two advisory items relating to tyre condition. Importantly, the previous test on 6 August 2025 also passed, but it attracted three advisories covering nearside front tyre wear, an offside front tyre cut in the tread, and front brake pads wearing thin. The intervening test on 1 August 2024 was entirely clean with no defects or advisories recorded. The maintenance trend is therefore showing mild deterioration rather than a clear worsening or improvement; a clean 2024 test has been followed by accumulating tyre wear concerns and a developing brake issue, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age and usage pattern entering its mid-life service cycle. None of the advisories constitute a failure, but the recurring nature of the front tyre wear items across consecutive tests warrants close attention, as it may indicate an underlying geometry, suspension, or inflation pressure issue that is accelerating tread loss on a particular corner. With 58,280 miles recorded over approximately five years, the vehicle is running at roughly 11,656 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a Ford Transit Custom of this vintage and a reasonable baseline for a light commercial vehicle. There are no apparent gaps in the mileage progression between the recorded MOT tests, and the rate of accumulation suggests steady working use rather than long periods standing idle or unusually high mileage that would prematurely stress the drivetrain. The mileage is sufficient to have generated meaningful wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components, but it is not so high as to suggest imminent major mechanical intervention on the engine or transmission, provided the documented service schedule has been observed. For the prospective buyer, the recurring front tyre wear advisories are the most significant signal in the history and merit a focused physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clunks or knocking over uneven road surfaces, as worn front coil springs, drop links, track rod ends, or anti-roll bar bushes can all cause uneven or accelerated inner-edge tyre wear. Check that the nearside and offside front tyres are wearing evenly across their tread surface; if one side is consistently more worn than the other, a four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2025, so inspect the pad material thickness through the wheel spokes, look for any scoring or lipping on the visible edge of the front brake discs, and on the test drive listen for any grinding, squealing under light braking, or brake shudder through the steering wheel which would suggest disc warping. Verify the condition of all tyres for perishing or sidewall cracking given the calendar age of the vehicle, even where tread depth remains adequate, and confirm the spare or inflator kit is present and serviceable. Beyond the advisory items, age-appropriate checks remain important for a five-year-old commercial vehicle. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as commercial use with frequent short trips and auxiliary load from refrigeration units, inverters, or interior equipment can shorten battery life well before mileage alone would suggest. Inspect the underside for any fluid leaks from the engine, power steering, or transmission, and examine the rear brake calipers for binding or corrosion, which is common on commercial vehicles that carry heavy loads and may sit under load. Confirm that the timing belt or cam belt service interval has been observed according to Ford's schedule, that the diesel particulate filter has been regularly regenerated through sustained running, and that the service book contains stamps at the correct mileage intervals with the correct oil specification recorded. Finally, verify that all fluid levels including brake fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid are clean and at the correct mark, as brake fluid in particular degrades with calendar age and moisture absorption and should ideally have been replaced within the last two to three years regardless of mileage.