2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · MF20 WPY

The 2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader EcoBlue presents a stable and improving maintenance trend at its most recent MOT. The June 2025 test at 107,713 miles passed with zero defects recorded, a clean sheet that contrasts sharply with the failures and advisories logged in previous years. This suggests the previous owner addressed outstanding issues promptly and maintained the vehicle to a higher standard through mid-2025. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a six-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 17,952 miles per year. The record shows a significant jump of 20,414 miles between the June 2023 test at 66,602 miles and the July 2024 test at 87,299 miles, indicating sustained heavy use over that twelve-month period. The vehicle then covered a further 20,414 miles in the eleven months leading to the June 2025 test, confirming consistent high-intensity operation rather than prolonged standing. The 2024 failure for a nearside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit, alongside the 2023 advisory for an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, points to uneven tyre wear patterns that warrant close inspection. A buyer should examine the front suspension geometry, tracking, and wheel alignment, as premature inner or outer edge wear on the front axle often indicates misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. The defective nearside side repeater lens flagged in 2023 was minor, but its presence alongside tyre wear suggests basic cosmetic and consumable upkeep was occasionally deferred. Given the high mileage and commercial duty cycle, a physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and load floor for corrosion or cracking, the condition of brake discs and pads given the frequent stop-start nature of van work, and the operation of the exhaust after-treatment system including the DPF and EGR valve. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but sustained high-mileage use means consumable components remain under constant stress and should be verified independently before purchase.