2021 Ford Transit Custom 300LMTD Eblue A 2.0L Diesel · S8 GDX

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, conducted just eight months ago on 19 December 2025 , reveals a mixed but ultimately stable roadworthiness trend , though the December 2025 retest —just 24 hours after failure—indicates a lack of interim maintenance. The 2024 test at 52,000 miles passed without defects, suggesting the vehicle was mechanically sound at that point. However, the December 2025 failure on windscreen wiper function and nearside headlamp —both minor but avoidable issues—implies either neglect or hasty repairs before retesting. The absence of major advisories or structural faults in prior tests means no critical components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers were previously flagged, but the recurring minor failures warrant closer scrutiny. The 58,062-mile reading aligns with typical annual mileage for a vehicle of this age, averaging around 11,600 miles per year since the 2024 MOT at 52,000 miles . This suggests moderate usage without extreme wear patterns, though the gap between tests —just 282 miles between the October 2024 pass and October 2025 failure —is unusually short for a vehicle in this condition. The December 2025 retest occurred at 57,980 miles , meaning only 82 miles were driven between failure and retest, which is highly irregular and raises questions about whether the vehicle was moved under test conditions. This pattern does not indicate aggressive usage but does suggest inconsistent or rushed maintenance . A buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the windscreen wiper mechanism , particularly the offside blade and motor , as repeated failures here often point to degraded rubber or electrical faults . The nearside headlamp issue may require checking for bulb integrity, lens fogging, or wiring continuity , though this is less critical than the wiper problem. Given the lack of major advisories in prior tests, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake binding should still be examined for hidden wear , especially if the vehicle has been exposed to corrosive environments . The exhaust emissions system —not mentioned in failures—should also be verified, as unrecorded DPF or catalytic converter issues are common in diesel vans of this age. Finally, structural corrosion around wheel arches, sills, and the rear subframe should be inspected, as silent rust progression is the most insidious risk in vans of this model and age.