2020 Ford Transit Custom 300LEADER Eblue 2.0L Diesel · SL70 EOD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward deferred mechanical repairs. While the most recent MOT test on 25 May 2026 at 74,222 miles passed, the tester identified multiple mechanical issues that were absent in the previous year. The presence of a noisy offside front wheel bearing, a leaking CV boot, and thinning front brake pads alongside scored front discs indicates that the previous owner is only addressing components once they reach failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. The van has covered a high volume of mileage, averaging approximately 12,370 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial use profile. There is a significant spike in usage recorded between October 2024 at 55,209 miles and April 2025 at 63,200 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles in just six months. This rapid accumulation correlates with the major failure in April 2025, where the vehicle failed on eight separate items including an inoperative engine management light, binding rear brakes, and worn suspension components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the offside front wheel bearing is already showing signs of wear and the anti-roll bar linkage previously showed excessive play. The braking system requires immediate attention; the history shows a recurring pattern of pitted and scored discs, and the nearside rear service brake was flagged as binding in 2025. The engine management system should also be monitored for fault codes, as the inoperative MIL failure in 2025 suggests potential underlying electrical or sensor issues that may have been cleared rather than fully rectified.