2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · WR18 AAY

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 2 October 2025 at 77,594 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The most recent test showed no defects, and the prior pass on 16 September 2024 at 68,699 miles was likewise clear. A buyer should note the vehicle failed on 1 October 2025 at 77,578 miles and again on 15 December 2023 at 67,160 miles, yet in both cases the tester logged no defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical fault. The recorded mileage of 77,594 against an eight-year lifespan gives a mean of roughly 9,700 miles per year, which sits within typical use for a Transit of this age. The odometer moved only 190 miles between the December 2023 fail and the January 2024 pass, then climbed steadily to 68,699 by September 2024 and to 77,594 by October 2025. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing gap is evident; the sparse but clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumable intervals. Given the absence of any advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion across the five entries, the record implies previous keepers addressed roadworthiness to test standard. The twin no-defect failures remain anomalous and warrant a check of the V5C and test refusal reasons to confirm no suppressed mechanical basis. A viewing should still verify tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody integrity, as MOT clean sheets do not capture wear between tests. The binding calipers or exhaust emissions risks common to high-mileage Transits are not flagged here, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent given the unexplained 2023 and 2025 failures.