2019 Ford Transit Custom 320LIMITD Eblue 2.0L Diesel · YP69 KAU

A commercial vehicle with 92,384 miles recorded across seven years of service displays a notable recurring theme of front brake and front tyre wear, which appears to be the defining mechanical pattern in its MOT record. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was ultimately recorded as a pass following a same-day failure, with the retest clearing the offside rear stop lamp and rear registration plate lamp issues that had originally failed. Both the failed and passed entries from that date carry advisories for deteriorating front registration plate condition and front brake pads wearing thin on both sides, the latter being a component-level concern that warrants attention given its reappearance year on year. Going back to the September 2024 test, advisories were logged for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges, alongside the same front plate deterioration. The 2023 and 2022 tests recorded no defects at all, indicating that the more recent flagging of brake and tyre wear represents a developing trend rather than a long-standing pattern, with the absence of any structural, suspension, or corrosion advisories throughout the five-test history being a notable positive in the record. The mileage accumulation of approximately 13,198 miles per year is a high annual figure for a 2019 vehicle of this age, indicating consistent heavy commercial use rather than periods of standing. There are no gaps in the testing history from 2022 onwards, with annual tests recorded consecutively in September of each year, suggesting the vehicle has been in continuous service. Such sustained mileage places proportionately greater demand on braking components, steering and suspension linkages, clutch and drivetrain wear, and general consumables than would be expected of a lower-mileage example. The front brake pad wear flagged across consecutive tests is consistent with this usage profile, as commercial vans typically accumulate pad wear faster than passenger vehicles due to higher kerb weights and frequent laden operation. The absence of any mileage progression between the 2025 failed test and the same-day pass is normal, as both entries represent the same test appointment. For a prospective buyer, the front braking system should be the primary area of physical inspection, given the advisory logged for both sides. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front wheels during light brake application, and feel for any pulsation through the pedal or vibration through the steering wheel that could indicate disc wear running ahead of pad replacement. Inspect the front discs visually for lipping at the outer edge and check for any scoring or heat blueing on the disc surface. Given the 2024 advisory concerning both front tyres worn on their inner edges, pay particular attention to uneven shoulder wear patterns on any currently fitted tyres, as inner edge wear on a Transit Custom frequently points to worn front suspension components such as bottom arms, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes, or to alignment drift following suspension wear. On the road, drive over uneven surfaces and listen for clonking or knocking from the suspension, and check for any wandering or pulling to one side that could indicate geometry issues. A walkaround check should also confirm the front registration plate condition referenced in multiple advisories, ensuring it remains legible, and verify that all rear lighting including the offside rear stop lamp and registration plate lamp function correctly, as both were flagged at the 2025 test. Inspect the underside for any oil misting around the 2.0 EcoBlue unit and surrounding ancillaries, as diesel Transit Customs at this mileage commonly show signs of minor seepage from the turbo, EGR cooler, and oil filter housing, none of which were test failures here but warrant visual confirmation. Check the rear and inner arches plus the underside of the front subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion, bearing in mind that the MOT record has not flagged any structural corrosion concerns to date, which is a favourable sign for a working vehicle of this age. Finally, verify the service history documentation directly with the seller, as the MOT history alone does not confirm intervals of cambelt, clutch, or fluid changes, and at this mileage these items would be due or overdue depending on documented service records.