2016 Ford Custom 2.2L Heavy oil · VUI 8033

Six consecutive pass entries with no advisories or defects recorded across the available DVSA history (2026-01-19, 2025-01-16, 2023-11-09, 2022-11-04, 2021-10-01 and 2019-03-29) form a notably clean roadworthiness record for this 2016 Ford Custom. The vehicle has not been flagged for any testable item throughout its documented life, with no brake, suspension, tyre, lighting or structural advisories appearing at all. The latest test in January 2026 confirmed a continued pass with no defects, and the unbroken pattern of clean passes over a roughly seven-year testing span indicates that, in so far as MOT records can demonstrate, the vehicle has consistently met statutory roadworthiness standards. Against an age of approximately ten years, the recorded mileage of 91,685 miles equates to an annual average of around 9,168 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and type. The mileage progression between tests is incremental and steady, with no recorded jumps that would suggest clock irregularities or inconsistent reporting. There is a notable gap in the testing history between the March 2019 pass and the October 2021 pass, corresponding to the period during which MOT testing was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic; this does not represent a lay-up but rather a regulatory pause. From a mechanical standpoint, this mileage profile points to normal, moderate use, meaning consumables such as brake components, tyres, and suspension wear items are likely to be approaching or due for replacement based on age rather than having been excessively worn through high mileage. In the absence of any recorded advisories, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the areas that commonly affect Transits and Tourneo Customs of this vintage, even though they have not yet prompted a flag at test. Particular attention should be given to the rear suspension leaf springs, shackles and bushes, as these vans are prone to sagging or cracking under load over time; during a test drive, listen for clonks or rattles from the rear axle over speed humps and uneven surfaces. The front suspension should be checked for wear in the anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes and track rod ends, with any knocking under steering input or over broken tarmac suggesting worn linkages. The clutch and dual-mass flywheel on diesel derivatives of this age and mileage should also be evaluated by checking for slipping under load, judder on take-off, and any rising or rattling idle noise from the bell housing. Brake-related items warrant a close physical inspection even though no defects have been recorded: check the front discs for lipping or corrosion ridges, the calipers for binding or uneven pad wear, and the rear drums or discs for service condition, as these are wear components not necessarily captured in test results at this mileage. The underbody, including subframe mounting points, outriggers, jacking points and brake/fuel lines, should be examined for surface corrosion, particularly given the van's working vehicle origins. Inspect the engine and transmission for oil leaks from the sump, cam cover, and turbo seals, and check the cooling system and EGR valve for diesel-specific soot build-up given the mileage. Finally, verify the operation of the dual rear doors, sliding side door, and any rear load area trim, as wear in these areas is typical for this model but would not appear on an MOT record.