2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AE18 AET

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of mechanical inconsistency in previous years. The most recent MOT conducted on 11 April 2024 at 50,882 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that any previous mechanical issues have been addressed. While the history shows failures in 2022 and 2023, the subsequent clean passes suggest the owner has been proactive in rectifying the faults identified by the tester. At 50,882 miles over eight years, the Ford Transit has averaged approximately 6,360 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 1,500 miles recorded between March 2022 and March 2023, and another 1,429 miles between March 2023 and April 2024. This low rate of use suggests the drivetrain and heavy suspension components have not been subjected to extreme stress, though age still affects rubber components and fluids. A buyer should physically inspect the specific areas that caused the failures in 2022 and 2023, although the records provided do not specify the exact mechanical causes for those drops. Given the vehicle type, close attention must be paid to the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines, which are common points of failure on Transits. Check the chassis for signs of structural corrosion on the underside and mounting points to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying structural degradation from long periods of standing.