2019 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · YV19 CWY

The 2019 Ford Transit Custom passed its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 99,080 miles, yet the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend that demands caution. While the vehicle has remained legally roadworthy across every test, the same corrosion-related defect on multiple brake pipes has persisted as an advisory for at least two consecutive years. In the April 2025 test at 87,067 miles, the tester flagged corrosion on the Nearside Front, Offside Front, and Offside Rear brake pipes, with the Offside Front service brake also noted as binding and front brake imbalance only just meeting requirements. By the April 2026 test at 99,080 miles, the corrosion advisory had expanded to include the front-to-rear brake pipe, indicating the issue has spread rather than been resolved. This pattern suggests the braking system has been deteriorating progressively rather than receiving proactive repair. The vehicle has covered approximately 99,080 miles over roughly seven years, averaging around 14,154 miles per year, which is high for a van of this age. Mileage accumulation accelerated notably between April 2024 and April 2025, when the odometer jumped from 70,847 to 87,067 miles, a gain of over 16,000 miles in a single year. The following year saw a further increase of approximately 12,013 miles, confirming sustained heavy use. The MOT record itself is reasonably well documented with annual tests, though the April 2025 session included both a fail and a pass on the same day, suggesting a retest after addressing the fog lamp and tyre defects while the brake pipe advisories remained unresolved. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the entire braking system, particularly all brake pipe runs from the front to rear, paying close attention to areas where corrosion has been repeatedly flagged. The persistent advisory on corroded brake pipes covered in grease or other material raises concerns about underlying structural integrity rather than surface contamination alone. The previously binding Offside Front caliper and marginal brake imbalance also warrant investigation, as these could point to sticking calipers, seized slides, or uneven disc wear. Beyond the brakes, the cut noted on the Nearside Front tyre in April 2025 suggests the van may have been driven over rough or hazardous surfaces without prompt replacement, so a full tyre and suspension check is advisable. Given the high annual mileage and the pattern of recurring advisories being carried forward rather than repaired, this van appears to have been worked hard and maintained to a minimum-legal standard rather than proactively serviced.