2024 Ford Transit Custom 320LIMITD Eblue 1.6L Diesel · RY60 LDY

A 2024 Ford Transit Custom 320 Limited presenting with a completely clean MOT history across four recorded tests, including two annual passes with no advisories, represents a sound mechanical baseline for a prospective buyer. The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a clean pass with no defects recorded, continuing a consistent pattern of roadworthiness established since the vehicle's first test. The sole failure on 9 July 2024 was notable for having no defects recorded against it, which typically indicates an administrative or rectification issue rather than a mechanical defect, and this is supported by the fact that the vehicle passed cleanly just two days later on 11 July 2024. With no advisories logged at any point across the available testing history, there is no documented evidence of progressive wear on consumables, suspension components, braking systems, or structural areas, which is a positive indicator given the commercial nature of this vehicle. The recorded mileage of 91,127 miles against a 2024 registration equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 45,564 miles per year, which is substantially higher than typical private or light commercial use and confirms this Transit Custom has been deployed in a hard-working operational role. This intensity of use will accelerate wear on the components most stressed during commercial operation, including the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and driveline components, even where no advisories have yet been recorded. A mileage jump of this scale between annual tests is consistent with continuous daily operation, and the absence of testing gaps suggests the vehicle has not been laid up for extended periods, which is favourable for avoiding issues associated with prolonged standing such as seized brakes, deteriorated rubber seals, and flat-spotted tyres. Given the absence of specific advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus their inspection effort on the components known to suffer under high-mileage commercial use, particularly the clutch take-up point and any signs of judder or slippage under load, the condition of the dual-mass flywheel which may rattle on idle, and the state of the turbocharger including any smoke on overrun or boost hesitation. The braking system warrants close attention, with checks for binding calipers, scored or lipped front discs, and the effectiveness of the handbrake which on Transits is prone to cable and caliper mechanism wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or top mounts, and pay attention to any steering vagueness or knocking when turning, both of which can point to worn track rod ends or steering rack wear typical of heavily loaded commercial vehicles. Additional inspection priorities for a high-mileage 2024 Transit Custom should include a thorough examination of the rear leaf spring assemblies for cracked or sagging leaves, which is a common advisory area on this model, and a check of the rear axle bump stops and mounting bushes. The underside of the vehicle, particularly the subframe, brake pipes, and fuel lines, should be inspected for any early signs of surface corrosion or chafing, as commercial vehicles often encounter harsh road conditions including winter salt exposure. The engine bay should be examined for any oil misting around the cam cover, turbo oil feed lines, and rocker cover gasket, and a cold start will reveal any timing chain rattle or injector tick. Given the mileage and the diesel powertrain, the diesel particulate filter should be queried regarding its last regeneration and any warning light history, as DPFs on high-mileage Transits can become restricted if the vehicle has predominantly been used for short urban trips rather than sustained motorway running.