2020 Ford Transit Custom 300LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · WT69 HRX

The vehicle achieved a PASS at its most recent MOT test on 18 April 2026, with no advisories or defects recorded. Looking across the available test history, the overall maintenance trend appears stable and consistent. The 2025 and 2026 tests both passed cleanly, while the earlier 2023 and 2024 tests noted only minor windscreen damage that did not affect the driver's view, which is a non-safety-related cosmetic issue. The only advisory of any mechanical substance was a 2024 entry flagging front brake pad wear, and the absence of any repeat advisory on the subsequent 2025 and 2026 tests suggests those pads were either replaced or have not yet reached a serviceable limit again. Overall, this is a tidy MOT record consistent with a well-maintained commercial vehicle. The recorded mileage of 52,615 miles across approximately six years equates to an annual average of around 8,770 miles, which is broadly typical for a Ford Transit Custom of this vintage. There is no evidence of unusually rapid accumulation that would indicate heavy commercial use, nor are there significant gaps in the recorded mileage that would suggest prolonged standing. This steady usage pattern is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as the vehicle has been exercised regularly enough to avoid the problems associated with long-term storage, such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber components, and discharged 12V batteries, while not accumulating the higher-mileage wear seen on intensively worked examples. Brake discs, clutch, turbo, and dual-mass flywheel components should nevertheless have substantial life remaining at this odometer reading. Given the absence of any recurring or flagged defects in recent tests, a prospective buyer should focus inspection effort on the age- and mileage-appropriate service items that MOT testing does not cover. Tyres should be checked closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber degrades with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and the spare or inflation kit should be verified as serviceable. Brake discs should be examined for any corrosion ridges or lipping, particularly given the 2024 advisory on front pads, and the caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanism should be confirmed as free-moving. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as diesel vans with stop-start systems are particularly sensitive to battery condition, and the timing belt or cam belt replacement interval should be cross-checked against the service book to ensure it falls due after the current mileage rather than before. During a test drive, listen for any suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces that could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or coil springs, all of which are common wear items on Transit Customs at this age. Observe the gearbox for smooth engagement and any synchroniser whine, particularly on cold selection of second and third gears, and monitor the engine for excessive smoke from the exhaust under load, which could point towards turbo or EGR valve concerns given the EcoBlue diesel specification. Confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start and that the diesel particulate filter completes its regeneration cycles without restricted performance. Finally, verify that the service history stamps or digital records align with Ford's recommended intervals and that all routine fluid changes, including brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox oil where applicable, have been carried out on a calendar basis, as these degrade with time even when the vehicle is in regular but moderate use.