2021 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · WN21 AKJ

A dangerous rear‑off‑side tyre with exposed ply and incorrect colour signalling on both the nearside side‑repeaters and nearside rear direction indicator were recorded as major and dangerous failures on the 26 March 2026 test, meaning the vehicle was not road‑worthy until those defects were rectified; a subsequent pass entry on the same day confirms the issues were remedied before the test was concluded, leaving only a minor windscreen chip and a nail in the nearside rear tyre as advisory items. At 111,771 mi the Transit has accumulated roughly 22‑23 k mi per annum, a mileage rate well above the average for a five‑year‑old light commercial vehicle. Such utilisation accelerates wear on consumables and load‑bearing components; the MOT record shows no testing gaps, indicating the vehicle has been presented for annual inspection consistently, but the high annual mileage suggests the suspension, brakes and drivetrain will have experienced proportionally greater fatigue than a lower‑mileage counterpart. When inspecting the vehicle, give particular attention to the rear‑off‑side tyre: feel for any soft spots, listen for thumping or air loss, and examine the sidewall for cuts, bulges or exposed cords that may have been missed after repair. Verify that all indicator lights illuminate with the correct amber or red hue by cycling the left‑hand turn, right‑hand turn and hazard functions, and watch for any flicker or failure to light. The nearside rear tyre should be checked for the reported nail – look for a puncture mark at the outer edge and assess whether the tyre has been repaired or replaced, ensuring the repair complies with safety standards. The windscreen chip, while minor, should be inspected for any propagation or edge chipping that could affect structural integrity. Given the mileage, a thorough test‑drive should include listening for clunking or knocking over bumps that could indicate worn suspension bushes, ball joints or deteriorated coil‑spring mounts. Assess the brake pedal for any judder, sponginess or pull to one side, which may reveal worn pads, discs or uneven caliper operation. Observe steering response for any pull or vibration, and monitor engine idle for irregularities that might point to wear in the timing chain or fuel system under high‑load conditions. A post‑test visual inspection of under‑body corrosion, especially around the chassis and exhaust mounts, will help confirm that the vehicle’s structural integrity has not been compromised by the high mileage usage.