2022 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · WM71 GWA

A 2022 Ford Transit Custom showing no recorded defects on its MOT history is, on paper at least, a mechanically clean van. The most recent test on 5 March 2026 produced a pass with no advisories or failure items, sitting alongside an earlier pass on 14 January 2025 and a prior pass at the start of its testing life. The two failure entries that appear on the same dates as the passes were both recorded as having no defects listed, which typically indicates administrative test entries or retest records rather than genuine mechanical rejections. With nothing flagged across four years of testing, the official DVSA record offers no direct evidence of wear items, corrosion concerns, or developing faults. Against the expected annual mileage for a four-year-old light commercial vehicle, the recorded 60,689 miles is notably high, averaging around 15,172 miles per year. For a Transit Custom of this vintage, that level of usage is consistent with a working van that has been in daily service rather than one that has spent long periods standing. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady. Mechanically, higher annual mileage on a diesel van of this age means greater cumulative wear on the braking system, clutch and dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger, suspension bushes, engine mounts, and drivetrain mounts. While the absence of advisories means none of these items have yet been flagged as approaching limits, they remain the components most likely to require attention as the van continues to accumulate mileage. Because the MOT history contains no specific advisories, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the test record to identify borderline components. Instead, attention on a test drive should focus on the areas most affected by high commercial mileage. Listen for any clonks or rattles from the front suspension over speed humps and pothole hits, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes, and drop links, which are known wear items on the Transit Custom and can degrade without producing an MOT failure until play becomes pronounced. Under braking, check for pulling to one side, vibration through the pedal, or any grinding sensation, as commercial use accelerates disc wear and can lead to binding calipers. On a cold start, listen for any excessive rattle from the timing chain area or turbocharger, and watch for blue or excessive grey smoke that could indicate oil consumption rising with mileage. Clutch feel and gearbox behaviour deserve close attention given the mileage, so check for any slipping under load, a high biting point, or a reluctance to engage first and reverse smoothly. Steering should feel precise without excess play, looseness around the straight-ahead, or any knocking when turning on full lock, as worn power steering components and track rod ends are common on heavily worked vans. Inspect the underside for any oil misting around the engine and turbo, weeping from the steering rack, and the condition of the brake lines and rear axle components for any early surface corrosion. Given the high annual mileage, also verify the service history closely, including timing belt or chain replacement intervals and any gearbox or clutch work, as these items carry higher replacement cost on a commercial platform and the clean MOT record gives no direct insight into their current condition.