2019 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · RX68 DXH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in December 2025, but the maintenance trend shows a significant period of neglect followed by major reactive repairs in early 2025. While the most recent test indicates no active defects, the previous history reveals a cluster of serious failures across the braking and suspension systems, suggesting that the vehicle was only maintained upon inspection failure rather than through a preventative service schedule. At 81,090 miles over seven years, the Transit has averaged approximately 11,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical commercial usage for this model. However, there is a notable surge in activity recently, with nearly 12,000 miles covered between January 2024 and February 2025, and another 6,000 miles in the following ten months. This consistent level of annual mileage explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable and mechanical components in the recent records. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and wiring systems, as the history specifically flagged enough corrosion on multiple brake pipes and steering hoses. The recurring failure of front suspension arm bushes and sub-frame pins indicates that the front-end geometry is under stress, and the buyer should verify that these components were replaced with quality parts rather than adjusted. Additionally, the condition of the offside front seat belt and the mirror assembly should be checked, as these were previously identified as safety-related defects.