2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · MV19 APO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 29 April 2026 at 124,452 miles passed without defects, it followed a failure for a defective nearside front headlamp and an incorrectly coloured offside rear indicator. These failures represent minor electrical and lighting issues, yet they suggest the owner only addresses faults when forced to by the MOT tester rather than performing routine pre-test checks. The mileage accumulation is significantly high for a seven-year-old van, averaging approximately 17,700 miles per year. Between May 2024 and April 2026, the vehicle covered 6,048 miles in just eleven months, indicating consistent heavy use or commercial application. This high rate of travel puts accelerated strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The 1 May 2024 failure at 118,395 miles is particularly concerning, as both front inner road wheels were found to be fractured with multiple cracks. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry, as the fractured wheels often indicate significant impact damage or extreme stress that can compromise the hubs, ball joints, and bushings. The high mileage also increases the likelihood that the brake discs, calipers, and shock absorber assemblies are nearing the end of their service life. Given the previous 2024 advisory regarding edge-worn tyres and under-inflated rubber, the current alignment should be checked for even wear to ensure the vehicle is not prematurely consuming expensive sets of tyres.