2021 Ford Transit Courier 1.5L Diesel · ML71 EXJ

The 2021 Ford Transit Courier presents with a clean and reassuringly consistent DVSA MOT history, most recently passing its test on 24 October 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded. The preceding test on 22 October 2024 also resulted in a clean pass with no defects. Two consecutive passes devoid of any advisories suggest that the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory roadworthy standard throughout its recent testing history, and there is no evidence of any recurring or deteriorating fault patterns. The absence of recorded advisories is particularly positive for a commercial-derived light van, as these typically cover items such as brake component wear, exhaust corrosion, suspension component deterioration, and tyre condition, all of which would normally begin to surface as mileage and calendar age progress. With a recorded mileage of 25,320 miles over approximately five years, this Transit Courier has covered around 5,064 miles per year, which is notably low for a commercial vehicle of this class. Such low annual usage is more characteristic of a privately operated light van rather than a hard-worked commercial fleet vehicle, and it suggests reduced wear on high-stress mechanical assemblies including the clutch, gearbox, braking system, and rear drivetrain components. However, low annual mileage carries its own set of mechanical considerations, as prolonged periods of standing or infrequent use can lead to corrosion on brake discs, seizure of caliper slide pins, degradation of brake fluid through moisture absorption, and deterioration of rubber and plastic components through environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear. The mileage gap between tests and any extended periods of inactivity should be discussed with the vendor and corroborated against the service book stamps and V5C records. Given the clean MOT record and low usage profile, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related rather than mileage-related deterioration. The tyres warrant particular scrutiny, as five-year-old rubber can suffer from sidewall perishing and ozone cracking even with adequate tread depth remaining; all four tyres and the spare should be examined for hairline fractures in the sidewalls and between the tread grooves. The braking system should be inspected for surface corrosion on the brake discs and any signs of binding calipers, which can manifest as a pulling sensation to one side under braking or uneven brake pad wear. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries on infrequently driven vehicles often suffer from sulphation and reduced capacity, and the coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil should be checked for evidence of calendar-based degradation and replaced in line with time rather than mileage intervals. Finally, a thorough test drive should be conducted paying particular attention to any clonks from the front suspension over speed humps, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar links or drop links, and any juddering through the steering wheel under braking, which would indicate brake disc warping from corrosion rather than wear.