2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · YT68 ACO

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive care. While the van passed its most recent MOT on 13 October 2025 at 85,745 miles, this occurred just four days after a significant failure. The failure on 9 October 2025 revealed critical safety defects, including exhausted brake pads, insufficient parking brake efficiency, and an insecure exhaust system. This suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when forced by a testing failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 85,745 miles, the Transit Custom sits at a typical mileage for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,700 miles annually. There is a notable two-year gap between the September 2023 test at 71,950 miles and the 2025 tests, during which the vehicle covered nearly 14,000 miles. While the mileage accumulation is consistent, the state of the consumables and brakes recorded in 2025 indicates that the vehicle was likely driven to its mechanical limits between service intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the chassis to assess the extent of the corrosion noted in both the 2023 and 2025 records. Underbody rust on Transits can progress to structural integrity issues if left unmonigated. Furthermore, the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges across both 2023 and 2025 suggest persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the recent failure of the braking system and parking brake mechanism, a professional inspection of the brake discs and mechanical cables is essential to ensure the repairs made following the October failure were comprehensive and effective.