2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · WM19 EJD

This 2019 Ford Transit Custom presents a roadworthiness profile that is essentially a blank canvas from a recorded-defect perspective, with every MOT pass and failure in the supplied history showing no advisories or recorded failure items against it. The most recent test on 6 November 2025 recorded a clean pass, and the only flagged events are two earlier failures on 4 November 2025 and 28 October 2024, each followed by a pass within days or a couple of weeks. This pattern strongly suggests that the failures were likely rectified immediately and were relatively minor or procedural in nature, but the absence of any defect details in the record means the specific components cannot be confirmed from the MOT data alone. Overall, the trajectory is stable, with the vehicle consistently meeting the test standard and showing no chronic advisory trends. Against its seven-year age, the recorded mileage of 64,601 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 9,229 miles, which is a broadly typical utilisation rate for a commercial vehicle of this type and is neither unusually low nor excessively high. There are no multi-year gaps between tests that would suggest extended periods off the road, and no recorded mileage jumps that would indicate rapid commercial use or clock irregularities. For a Transit Custom of this age and mileage, the wear pattern would be expected to fall on the usual consumable and mechanical service items, but no such replacements or wear points have been flagged by examiners, which is a positive indicator for the recorded test items at least. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the usual Transit Custom weak points cannot be confirmed or ruled out from the MOT file, and these deserve particular physical attention on inspection. Front suspension components on this model, including the anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone arms and front coil springs, are known wear items that should be examined for cracking, perishing or sagging, and any knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces during a test drive would warrant further investigation. The steering rack mounting bushes are another known failure point that can cause imprecise steering feel, while the rear leaf spring bushes and shackles should be checked for wear and any signs of the vehicle sitting unevenly at the rear. On a road test, listen for any suspension noise over speed bumps and pay attention to whether the van tracks straight under braking without pulling to either side. Brake-related components are also worth close scrutiny given the commercial duty cycle, with particular attention to the front brake discs and pads for wear ridges, the rear drums or discs for any binding or judder, and the brake pipes and flexi-hoses underneath for any corrosion or cracking, especially given the Transit Custom's known susceptibility to underfloor corrosion around the rear wheel arches and outriggers. The dual-mass flywheel, clutch operation and any signs of transmission judder or harsh gearchanges should be assessed, as these are not covered by MOT testing but are common wear items at this mileage. Diesel-specific items such as DPF warning lights, EGR function and any smoke on overrun should be observed during the test drive, and a thorough underbody inspection for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox seals is advisable given the absence of any recorded leak advisories in the MOT history.