2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · AE68 KYP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred consumable repairs. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 78,913 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories regarding front brake discs, pads, and all four tyres. This follows a pattern from the January 2025 test at 70,587 miles where thin front brake pads were already flagged, indicating that the owner is now waiting until components approach failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical commercial-use cycle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 12,687 miles between February 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 21,026 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 test. The clean records from 2022 and 2023 suggest the vehicle was well maintained at lower mileage, but the recent increase in annual mileage has accelerated the life cycle of wear-related items like tyres and braking hardware. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension and braking system, as the 2026 record confirms pitted and scored discs alongside thin pads on both sides. The stepped edge wear on the rear inner tyres suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which requires a physical check to prevent further tyre wastage. Given that all four tyres were near the legal limit in the last test, the buyer should expect immediate capital expenditure on a full set of rubber and a brake overhaul to bring the vehicle back to a high standard of care.