2016 Ford Transit Custom 270 Trend Etech 2.2L Heavy oil · YL16 OSN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 18 March 2024 at 99,018 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle met all regulatory standards at that time. This clean record suggests that the previous owners maintained the Transit Custom regarding mechanical and structural requirements that typically affect older commercial vans. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical commercial-use cycle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a significant data gap between the July 2019 test at 44,059 miles and the February 2022 test at 81,840 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 38,000 miles in under three years. Since then, the accumulation has slowed, with roughly 17,000 miles recorded between the 2024 test. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been in regular use rather than sitting for long periods which helps prevent component degradation. Despite the lack of recorded advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to high-mileage wear that may not yet have triggered a failure. Prioritize the suspension system, specifically the bushes and coil springs, as these often show fatigue on Transit models at this mileage. Given the vehicle is approaching the 100,000-mile mark, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and an inspection of the drivetrain for leaks is advisable. Examining the chassis for early-stage corrosion is also vital, as the MOT only identifies structural rust once it has compromised integrity.