2020 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · YR70 FCU

The 2020 Ford Transit Custom passed its most recent MOT on 9 April 2026 at 121,262 miles, and the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable. The tester flagged only a windscreen chip that did not affect the driver's view, a minor cosmetic issue rather than a mechanical concern. The vehicle has passed every test since October 2024, suggesting the previous owner addressed the failed headlamp and tyre defects promptly. No serious structural or safety-critical failures have been recorded in the last two years. The mileage accumulation is high for a six-year-old van, averaging roughly 20,210 miles per year. The gap between October 2023 at 74,896 miles and October 2024 at 97,457 miles shows a jump of 22,561 miles in twelve months, and the subsequent rise to 107,954 miles by April 2025 adds another 10,497 miles in just six months. This pattern indicates sustained heavy commercial use rather than long periods of inactivity. The MOT record is consistent, with no unusual gaps between tests, so the mileage progression appears genuine and well-documented. Buyers should inspect the rear leaf springs closely. Both nearside and rear springs were flagged as modified and corroded in the October 2024 test, and while the tester judged them not seriously weakened at that time, corrosion on load-bearing components can progress quickly under heavy use. Check for any cracking, severe pitting, or further modifications that may affect structural integrity. The nearside front tyre has worn to the legal limit on two separate occasions, in October 2024 and October 2023, which suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that are causing uneven wear. Have the front tracking and suspension bushes inspected before purchase. The windscreen has carried stone chips across multiple tests, so examine the glass carefully for any cracks that may have spread beyond the driver's line of sight. The October 2024 headlamp failure was rectified before the retest, but verify all lighting functions operate correctly, including dipped and main beam. Given the high annual mileage, also assess the condition of the brake discs and pads, the exhaust system for emissions compliance, and the drivetrain for any signs of excessive wear that heavy commercial use typically accelerates.