2021 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue 2.0L Diesel · YP71 GZB

The 2021 Ford Transit 290 Leader EcoBlue presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 22,636 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean result from 19 November 2024 at 16,789 miles. Two consecutive annual tests with zero advisories indicates the previous keeper maintained the van to a standard that avoided both minor consumable faults and serious mechanical flags. The mileage pattern shows light use for a five-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the November 2024 test at 16,789 miles and the November 2025 test at 22,636 miles the van covered just 5,847 miles, an annual rate near 4,500 miles that sits well below typical Transit duty cycles. The record offers only two data points, so no rapid accumulation or standing gaps are evidenced, but the sparse history leaves the period before late 2024 unverified by MOT data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Low mileage paired with possible long stationary periods can allow brake calipers to seize, tyres to develop flat spots, and underbody corrosion to begin unseen by the tester. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation rather than wear-related fatigue. Confirm the service history independently and check for structural rust on chassis members and body mounts. The absence of advisories across both tests implies competent upkeep, yet the limited test footprint means in-person verification of drivetrain condition and electrical systems remains prudent before purchase.