2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · AY18 OAC

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 22 May 2025 at 187,488 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available history, with each annual test ultimately resulting in a pass. However, the record shows a curious pattern of an initial failure followed by a pass on the same day at both the 2024 and 2025 tests, each at 159,717 and 187,488 miles respectively, with no defects listed against either failure. This suggests administrative or presentation anomalies rather than mechanical faults, though the buyer should confirm the exact reason with DVSA. The van has covered 187,488 miles in roughly eight years, averaging about 23,436 miles per year, which is high for a vehicle of this age and points to sustained commercial use. Mileage advanced from 134,280 at the 18 May 2023 test to 159,717 by 1 May 2024, then to 187,488 by 22 May 2025, showing consistent annual accumulation of around 25,000 to 28,000 miles with no standing gaps. The recorded history is sparse, listing no advisories or component-specific defects across any entry, so the data alone reveals little about wear on consumables or structure. Given the high mileage and repeated same-day fail-then-pass cycles, a buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue not captured in the clean advisories. The absence of corrosion or exhaust emissions flags in the record is encouraging, but the tester logged nothing at 187,488 miles, so a hands-on check of structural integrity underneath is warranted. Verify with the seller what triggered the 2024 and 2025 failures before purchase, as the DVSA entry gives no mechanical detail.