2019 Ford Transit Custom 340LEADER Eblue 2.0L Diesel · LG69 RNJ

This 2019 Ford Transit Custom 340 Leader eBlue holds a valid MOT pass dated 29 January 2026 at 125,872 miles, but the most recent test reveals a maintenance trend that is actively deteriorating rather than stable. The tester flagged three advisories, including an outer CV boot severely deteriorated on the offside front, rear brake pads wearing thin, and a slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing. These are not isolated cosmetic issues. A compromised CV boot allows joint contamination, risking driveshaft failure, while a noisy front wheel bearing at this mileage often signals neglected lubrication or excessive wear from the vehicle's high annual use. The rear brake pads wearing thin at the current test mileage, combined with no prior brake advisories in the record, suggests a recent and potentially aggressive increase in wear that demands immediate inspection of discs and calipers. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably uneven and warrants scrutiny. Between the October 2022 pass at 72,962 miles and the December 2023 test at 100,382 miles, the vehicle covered 27,420 miles in just fourteen months, equating to roughly 23,500 miles per year during that window. However, the jump from December 2023 to January 2026 at 125,872 miles adds 25,490 miles over twenty-five months, dropping the average to around 12,200 miles annually. This inconsistency could indicate a period of intensive commercial use followed by lighter operation, but it also raises the possibility of odometer tampering or extended periods of standing, particularly given the vehicle's age of seven years. The gap between the 2023 and 2026 tests is unusually long at over two years, which is irregular for a commercial vehicle typically tested annually, and this sparsity in the record limits confidence in the true condition during that interval. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should prioritise the front drivetrain and suspension components. The deteriorated offside front CV boot requires immediate replacement of the entire driveshaft joint, as continued use will destroy the joint and potentially cause a loss of drive or steering compromise. The slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing should be lifted and checked for play, and the front suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for wear consistent with high-mileage commercial loading. Rear brake components need thorough measurement of pad thickness and disc condition, as the advisory at the most recent test was issued without prior warning, suggesting a sudden deterioration. The oil leak noted in the January 2025 test at 114,831 miles, though described as not excessive at that time, should be re-inspected for progression around the engine block and gearbox area, particularly given the extended gap before the next test. Finally, the windscreen damage flagged in 2022 at 72,962 miles should be re-examined to confirm it has not spread beyond the driver's line of sight, as a crack propagating across the screen would constitute a failure at the next test.