2021 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · T88 DAN

A clean and unblemished MOT record defines this 2021 Ford Transit Custom 300 Limited EcoBlue, with the most recent assessment on 16 October 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded whatsoever. The preceding test on 18 October 2024 also resulted in a straightforward pass with no defects, underlining a consistent pattern of roadworthiness compliance over the recorded testing period. The only blemish in the file is a failure entry dated 18 October 2024, which curiously shows no defects recorded against it, suggesting an administrative entry or a tester refusal on procedural grounds rather than a genuine mechanical rejection. Taken in aggregate, the official record presents a vehicle that has consistently met minimum safety and emissions standards without any documented wear items creeping up through the advisory system. Against an age of roughly five years, the recorded mileage of 34,684 miles equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 6,937 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a light commercial vehicle of this type. There are no apparent gaps in the MOT history that suggest extended periods off the road, and no sudden mileage jumps between tests that might indicate clocking irregularities or inconsistent usage patterns. This moderate annual mileage is mechanically significant for a Transit Custom: the EcoBlue diesel powertrain, clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and turbocharger will have seen enough regular use to keep internal components properly lubricated and exercised, reducing the risk of the seal degradation and oil migration issues that often plague low-mileage commercial vehicles left standing on fleet yards. Equally, the mileage is not high enough to suggest imminent major service items such as cambelt replacement, turbo wear, or DMF fatigue, although those items remain time-based rather than purely mileage-based considerations. For a prospective buyer conducting a physical inspection, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component history to chase down, but the common failure points for this generation of Transit Custom warrant close scrutiny. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, and top mounts, all of which are known wear items on high-mileage Transits and would have shown up as advisories if present. Check for uneven tyre wear across both axles, as inner shoulder wear can indicate worn lower control arm bushes or alignment issues, while any steering vagueness or pull under braking should prompt investigation of the track rod ends and front brake caliper slide pins. Given the diesel powertrain, pay close attention during a road test to the behaviour of the clutch pedal, specifically any judder on take-off, slipping under load in higher gears, or any rattling noises from the bellhousing area that could point toward dual-mass flywheel wear. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover, turbo inlet pipes, and EGR cooler, as well as any staining on the underside around the oil sump and front main seal. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any excessive travel or pulling, which on a van of this age and mileage would warrant closer inspection of the rear drum brake adjusters or front caliper pistons for seizure. Finally, examine the underbody and load area floor seams for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle mounting points and jacking areas, even though none of this was flagged at the most recent test.