2020 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · YO69 FFU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent MOT in April 2026 at 111,427 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure involving front brake pads reaching the wear indicator and an ABS fault. The fact that these critical items were rectified immediately to secure a pass suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessitated by legal testing rather than through routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is high for a six-year-old van, averaging approximately 18,500 miles per year. There is a significant surge in usage between January 2023 (79,532 miles) and February 2024 (103,255 miles), where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rate is consistent with heavy commercial use, which accelerates the wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension and alignment geometry, as the 2023 test flagged an offside front tyre worn on the inner edge. This often points to incorrect tracking or worn ball joints and control arm bushes. Given the recent ABS failure in April 2026, a diagnostic scan of the wheel speed sensors and ABS module is advisable to ensure no intermittent electrical fault persists. The high mileage also necessitates a thorough check of the clutch condition and turbocharger, as these components are common points of failure on EcoBlue engines exceeding the 110,000-mile mark.