2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · YT68 ABZ

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 8 May 2025 at 88,916 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows an unusual pattern of same-day failures and passes on both 8 May 2025 and 3 September 2024, each at identical mileages of 88,916 and 81,145 respectively, with no defects logged on either attempt. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical deterioration. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 11,114 miles per year for an eight-year-old van, rising from 65,506 miles at the September 2023 test to 81,145 by September 2024, then to 88,916 by May 2025. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows roughly 15,600 miles covered in twelve months, a slightly heavier than average year, before slowing to under 8,000 miles in the eight months to May 2025. The DVSA record is sparse, listing clean passes and defect-free failures only, so no wear-driven advisories on tyres, brakes, or suspension appear in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core mechanical components despite the clean record. The same-day fail-pass entries warrant scrutiny of the test certificates to confirm no suppressed advisories on brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. Given the van's age and light commercial duty, suspension bushes and exhaust emissions should be checked for latent wear not captured by the tester. Previous keepers logged no flagged consumable replacements or structural defects across three years of testing. The absence of recorded advisories implies either diligent upkeep or superficial test scrutiny. Verify service history against the 88,916-mile odometer before purchase.