2022 Ford Transit Custom 280LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · RO22 HVV

Covering roughly 18,000 miles per year, this 2022 Ford Transit Custom 280 Limited EcoBlue is operating well above the typical mileage band for a light commercial vehicle of its age, yet its MOT history presents a reassuringly clean roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 3 June 2026 returned a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and the prior examination on 28 February 2025 also concluded with a clean pass and zero observations. With no advisories logged across either test, there is no documented pattern of component wear, structural deterioration, or developing concerns that a buyer needs to weigh against the test record. The stability of the results across successive examinations suggests the van has been maintained to a roadworthy standard throughout the period covered, with no flagged corrosion, brake wear, suspension deterioration, or exhaust anomalies appearing on file. The recorded 72,259 miles over a four-year life equates to a substantial annual accumulation rate, well in excess of the average for this class of vehicle. For a commercial-grade diesel of this type, such mileage is not unusual where the vehicle is used daily for trade or delivery purposes, but it does have mechanical implications. The engine, clutch, turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel, injectors, EGR system, and DPF will all have endured significantly more thermal and load cycles than a lower-mileage equivalent, increasing the likelihood that timing belts or chains, water pumps, and associated ancillaries are approaching service intervals. Braking components, particularly front discs and pads, and front suspension consumables such as bushes, anti-roll bar links, and track rod ends, will likewise have experienced accelerated wear consistent with heavy use. Although none of these items has yet generated an MOT advisory, their service life expectancy is meaningfully shorter than on a lower-mileage van. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of recorded advisories means the inspection focus must shift to components that typically fail between tests on high-mileage Transits of this generation. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar drop links and lower control arm bushes, and feel for vagueness in the steering that could indicate worn tie rod ends or power steering component wear. Inspect the front brake discs for lipping and check for brake judder under firm pedal application, as discs on heavily used commercial vans frequently reach their wear limit between MOTs. Examine the underside, paying particular attention to the front subframe mounting areas, rear leaf spring hangers, and outriggers for any surface corrosion or bubbling paint, as these are known rust-prone zones on later Transits. Also check the exhaust system for signs of blue or black smoke on start-up, which could indicate turbo or injector wear given the diesel's workload. Finally, verify the service book history in detail to confirm that oil and filter changes, fuel filter replacements, and any timing or auxiliary belt changes have been carried out at the manufacturer's recommended intervals appropriate to the higher mileage band. Confirm that the DPF has been regularly exercised through sustained running rather than short cold trips, as commercial use typically suits this well, and ask whether any warning lights relating to emissions or regeneration have appeared. Test the clutch for slipping under load, particularly in higher gears, and listen for any rattle from the dual-mass flywheel on overrun. Given the clean MOT record, this Transit Custom presents a sound starting point, but its high annual mileage means a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the items most likely to need imminent replacement remains essential before committing.