2018 FORD TRANSIT2.0L Diesel

The Ford Transit presents a clean roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 10 July 2025 at 84,980 miles, where the tester recorded no defects or advisories. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with every test from February 2022 onward returning a pass and no recurring mechanical faults. Relative to today’s date of 15 July 2026, that certificate has just expired, so a fresh test is now legally required before the van can be driven. Mileage progression shows broadly typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle, beginning at 52,788 miles on 10 February 2022 and jumping to 70,262 miles by 9 February 2023, a 17,474-mile spell indicating heavier duty in that year. The rate then slowed markedly: 75,969 miles on 17 July 2023, 80,605 on 8 July 2024, and 84,980 on 10 July 2025, averaging under 5,000 miles annually. The pre-2022 record is absent, but the subsequent chain is unbroken and shows no lapse in testing. Despite the total absence of flagged defects, a buyer should still physically inspect components that a passing MOT may not highlight. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and assess chassis and body mounts for corrosion. The clean sheets imply previous owners addressed basic upkeep promptly, yet an eight-year Ford Transit at this mileage can harbour stealthy degradation in steering joints and exhaust emissions hardware. A workshop ramp inspection should prioritise measuring tyre tread and wiper blades, though no historical failures suggest they were replaced as needed. Verify the service book matches the recorded mileages and listen for drivetrain rumble. The documented passes signal diligent care, but only hands-on examination will confirm the structural and mechanical integrity behind the spotless record.