2022 Ford Transit Custom 300 Limitd Mhev 2.0L Electric diesel · MP12 ASP

With only one full MOT pass recorded for this 2022 Transit Custom on 5 November 2025, alongside a same-day failure for an inoperative nearside front headlamp on dipped beam, the documented DVSA history is exceptionally thin rather than reassuringly clean. Because this is the first compulsory test the vehicle has been eligible for under current MOT rules, there is no longitudinal pattern of advisories or recurring defects to assess, and the only mechanical issue formally logged is a single lighting failure on the day of test. That single defect, while easily rectified, is worth noting because a headlamp that has failed on dipped beam can sometimes point to underlying electrical faults rather than a straightforward bulb failure, particularly on MHEV variants where the 48V mild hybrid system interacts with the conventional 12V lighting circuits. The clean pass list contains no advisories, which means no wear items on brakes, tyres, suspension, or structure have been flagged at all, but equally there is very little evidence on which to base any judgement of long-term condition. Mileage of 60,146 on a roughly four-year-old commercial vehicle equates to around 15,000 miles per annum, which is notably high for this class and suggests intensive commercial or fleet use rather than the lighter, private-car duty cycle often assumed of a limited-spec passenger derivative. This rate of accumulation is consistent with a working van that has spent considerable time on the road, accelerating wear on the friction materials, suspension bushes, drivetrain mounts, and clutch or dual-mass flywheel components well beyond what a lower-mileage example would have experienced. There are no testing gaps to reconcile, as this is effectively the first MOT, but the high annual mileage against a single recorded inspection means a buyer cannot rely on the DVSA file to surface developing problems and must instead evaluate wear through physical inspection and service documentation. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities should centre on the items most likely to have been stressed by sustained high mileage. On the test drive, listen for clonks or rattles from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes, and drop links, which on Transit Customs commonly perish well before 100,000 miles and produce a dull thudding noise over speed humps. Brake feel should be assessed for judder under heavy pedal application, which can indicate warped front discs, and the calipers should be checked for binding by confirming the wheels rotate freely when cold and that there is no uneven pad wear visible through the wheel. The steering should track straight without pull on a level road, and any knocking on full lock can point to worn drive shafts or power steering components. Beyond the suspension and braking system, the lighting fault recorded at the November 2025 test warrants direct verification that both dipped beam lamps now function correctly, that no warning lights are present on the instrument cluster, and that the MHEV system is operating as intended without recurring 12V battery drain. Underneath the vehicle, inspect the subframe, floor pans, and suspension mounting points for any surface corrosion, as commercial Transits are frequently exposed to winter road salt. The engine bay should be examined for oil leaks around the cam cover, oil filter housing, and rear main seal area, while a cold start will reveal any timing chain rattle from the 2.0 EcoBlue unit. Finally, request evidence that routine servicing, particularly oil and filter changes at the correct intervals for high-mileage diesel operation, has been carried out, as the MOT file alone offers no insight into mechanical upkeep.