2018 Ford Tourneo 2.0L Diesel · AV18 VGJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on March 3, 2026, 163,215 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has maintained no recorded defects across the three most recent tests. While the failure in early 2024 highlighted specific mechanical weaknesses, the owner addressed these issues promptly, ensuring the vehicle met the minimum safety standards for the subsequent inspections. The mileage profile indicates heavy usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging over 20,000 miles annually. A significant surge in mileage occurred between March 2025 and March 2026, where the vehicle covered 31,544 miles in just twelve months. This high-intensity usage pattern typically suggests consistent motorway driving, which can be beneficial for engine health but puts accelerated strain on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. The consistency of the annual testing interval suggests a disciplined approach to compliance despite the high physical figures on the odometer. The failure on March 1, 2024, at 88,933 miles revealed excessive corrosion on the brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle. Although this was rectified to allow a pass nine days later, a buyer must visually inspect the undercarriage for signs of spreading rust or further degradation of the hydraulic lines. Given the high mileage, a thorough inspection of the shock absorbers and coil springs for wear-related structural fatigue is also necessary. Ensuring the tyre pressure monitoring system remains fully functional is essential, as this was a documented point of failure.