2025 Ford Transit Custom 280LMTD Eblue A 2.0L Diesel · WN75 AWF

As of the assessment date in September 2026, this 2025 Ford Transit Custom 280 Limited EBlue has no recorded MOT history on the DVSA database. This is consistent with its registration year, as a vehicle of this age would not yet have completed its first mandatory MOT test, which is required once it reaches three years of age. Because there are no previous test outcomes, advisories, or failure records to examine, it is not possible to evaluate an established maintenance trend. Any prospective buyer must therefore rely entirely on a physical inspection and verification of service documentation rather than on a historical pattern of roadworthiness testing. The recorded mileage is not available, which prevents a direct comparison between annual usage and the vehicle's age. As a general commercial vehicle, a Ford Transit Custom of this vintage would typically accumulate somewhere in the region of 10,000 to 25,000 miles annually depending on its operational role. If the mileage is unusually low, this raises the likelihood of standing-related defects such as brake disc corrosion, binding brake calipers, and deterioration of rubber components from disuse. If the mileage is exceptionally high, particular attention should be paid to wear items including suspension components, clutch operation, and turbocharger condition. Mileage verification through the service book, previous MOT records once available, and a diagnostic health check via the Ford diagnostic system is strongly advised. Given the absence of MOT records, the buyer should place considerable focus on a thorough walk-around and mechanical inspection prior to purchase. Tyres should be examined for both legal tread depth and, importantly, signs of sidewall perishing or cracking, which can occur even on lightly used vehicles due to age-related rubber degradation. The underside of the vehicle should be inspected for any fluid drips from the oil sump, coolant system, or fuel system, and the condition of the brake discs and pads checked for corrosion, lipping, or uneven wear indicative of seized caliper slide pins. The EBlue variant features a mild hybrid system, so it is prudent to confirm that the 48-volt belt-driven integrated starter generator, associated battery, and electrical system are functioning correctly, as these components can present faults even on relatively new vehicles. Attention should also be directed towards age-related servicing items that are not visible through MOT data. The 12-volt auxiliary battery should be tested for state of charge and cranking capacity, since low use or short journeys can prematurely deplete it. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over time regardless of mileage, so its age and condition should be verified. Similarly, coolant, engine oil, and gearbox oil should be examined for service interval compliance, with documented evidence in the service book. The Ford Transit Custom is also known for issues with the timing belt or wet belt system on certain diesel derivatives, so confirmation of the correct service schedule having been followed is essential. Finally, a live data scan using professional diagnostic equipment should be conducted to ensure there are no stored fault codes relating to the emissions system, diesel particulate filter, or the mild hybrid architecture, all of which are relevant to the long-term reliability and commercial value of this particular model.