2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · YP69 GUG

A recurring thread of minor structural and rubber-component wear runs through the MOT history of this 2019 Ford Transit Custom, with advisories appearing on three consecutive test events despite the vehicle returning to the road each time. The most recent test on 30 September 2025 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which represents an improvement over the prior year, though the preceding 2024 test history is less reassuring. On 16 October 2024 the vehicle failed on a dangerous offside rear tyre suffering a structural lump or partial separation, accompanied by a minor windscreen chip; the same day the car was re-presented and passed with that same windscreen advisory. Looking back further, the 28 September 2023 test produced a fail for a non-functioning offside front headlamp on dipped beam, alongside advisories for a deteriorated nearside front CV joint boot, a damaged track rod end ball joint dust cover, and a windscreen chip. The 2022 test passed without defects. The overall pattern therefore shows a vehicle that has accumulated recurring minor issues around boots, dust covers, and glazing, with one serious tyre failure and a lighting defect along the way, but no recorded corrosion advisories, brake warnings, or suspension component failures. At 95,533 miles over approximately seven years, this Transit Custom is accumulating around 13,600 miles annually, which is a notably high figure for its age and well above typical private-car usage, pointing toward commercial or fleet operation. The mileage progression between tests is broadly consistent, with no extended off-road gaps evident in the record; each annual test has taken place in late summer or autumn between 2022 and 2025, suggesting continuous service use rather than periods of standing. For a vehicle of this mileage, mechanical expectations should centre on wear to consumables and drivetrain items, and the recorded CV boot and steering component advisories align with that usage profile. Buyers should expect items such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, turbocharger components, and injector service work to be closer to replacement intervals than on a lower-mileage equivalent of the same age. Given the specific component history, a prospective purchaser should pay close attention to the drivetrain and steering elements that have already attracted advisories. The 2023 record flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front CV boot; even if it passed at the 2025 test without comment, CV boots that have been replaced can fail again, particularly under heavy load. On a test drive, listen for rhythmic clicking or knocking from the front wheels during full-lock low-speed manoeuvres, and inspect the inner and outer boot gaiters for fresh grease splatter or fresh cracking. The track rod end dust cover advisory from the same 2023 test warrants a check for slack in the steering: with the engine running and the vehicle stationary, turn the wheel and feel for any notchiness or clicking through the steering rack, and look for uneven front tyre wear which would indicate the joint has moved beyond its original tolerance. Also watch for any pulling to one side under braking, which could point to a binding caliper rather than a steering geometry issue. The 2024 dangerous tyre failure deserves particular attention because a lump caused by structural separation on the offside rear tyre is a sudden and potentially catastrophic failure mode that can occur from impact damage, kerbing, or aged tyre compound. Inspect all four tyres closely for bulges, sidewall distortion, or uneven tread wear, and verify that the DOT date stamps are within an acceptable age range; Transit Customs of this mileage commonly run on light-commercial-rated tyres which can wear rapidly under load. The 2023 headlamp failure on dipped beam should also prompt a physical walkaround check with the ignition live, confirming that both dipped beams, main beams, and any daytime running lights illuminate correctly, and that the headlamp lenses are not heavily oxidised or condensation-affected. Finally, the repeated windscreen chip advisories suggest ongoing exposure to motorway or high-speed debris; examine the screen carefully from inside the cabin for any cracks that have propagated since the last test, particularly near the driver-side swept area, as a stone impact that has grown beyond 10mm in the critical zone would now constitute a failure.