2022 Ford Transit Custom 300 Trend Eblue 2.0L Diesel · SN22 LSU

The latest DVSA MOT test conducted on 28 February 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which is the most reassuring outcome available under the MOT inspection regime. The preceding test of 11 March 2025 also returned a clean pass with no advisories. With two consecutive examinations showing a completely unblemished record and no emerging wear-related items flagged, the maintenance trend can be characterised as stable and consistent. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories relating to suspension components, brake condition, tyres, or corrosion suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory roadworthy standard throughout its recent life, and there are no documented underlying issues that would be expected to require immediate remedial work. The recorded mileage of 20,908 miles over approximately four years equates to an annual average of around 5,227 miles, which is notably below the typical usage profile for a commercial vehicle of this type. Light commercial vans such as the Transit Custom are generally expected to cover substantially higher annual distances, and this low usage figure suggests the vehicle may have spent considerable periods either stationary or used only for short, low-load journeys. Such patterns can produce their own characteristic wear concerns, including uneven tyre wear from minor kerbing during tight urban manoeuvres, brake disc surface corrosion from prolonged standing, and accelerated deterioration of rubber components due to underuse rather than wear through. Given the clean MOT record and the low-mileage profile, physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than wear-through concerns. Tyres warrant particular attention: even with adequate tread depth, the sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing, cracking, or ozone-related deterioration, as rubber compounds harden with calendar age regardless of mileage, and a four-year-old vehicle may already be approaching the point where original tyres are due for replacement on age grounds. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries used on low-mileage vehicles with infrequent long runs frequently fail prematurely due to chronic undercharging. Brake discs should be inspected for surface rust and the calipers exercised to confirm they are not seizing, as light use combined with standing periods commonly leads to binding calipers or pitted disc faces that may not yet have manifested as an MOT failure but will affect braking feel and efficiency. Fluid services represent another critical consideration given the elapsed time. Engine oil and filter, diesel particulate filter additive levels, brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid all degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of distance covered, and confirmation should be sought that these have been renewed in accordance with time-based schedules rather than purely mileage-based ones. A check of the underside for any signs of standing corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframe seams, and brake line unions, is advisable given the low usage. The Diesel Particulate Filter should also be verified as having completed adequate regeneration cycles, as predominantly short journeys can lead to premature filter saturation. Finally, during the test drive, listen for any suspension clonks over speed humps or uneven surfaces that might indicate worn bushes or top mounts, and feel for any brake shudder or pulling that could betray disc warping from prolonged standing.