2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · BD18 LHA

The most recent MOT on 16 September 2025 was a pass, but it carried several advisory items that mirror the failures recorded just a day earlier. The vehicle still has a damaged windscreen, a corroded off‑side front brake pipe, and both front tyres are at the legal wear limit. The previous day’s failure added a worn front suspension arm pin and a similar tyre‑wear issue, indicating that the same problems are persisting across tests. A clear pattern emerges: tyre wear on both front wheels, corrosion on the front brake pipe, and deteriorating front‑suspension components. Earlier tests also flagged thin front brake pads, a faulty parking‑brake lever, and a bulging rear tyre. These items have not been resolved and have re‑appeared in successive MOTs, suggesting a worsening condition rather than a stable one. At eight years old with 141,905 mi (≈17,700 mi yr⁻¹) the mileage is high for a Transit of this age. It points to relatively hard use and accelerated wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes, and suspension bushings. While the mileage alone does not prove neglect, it does raise the likelihood of component fatigue that is now being reflected in the MOT records. For a buyer, the priority checks should be: Inspect all four tyres for tread depth, sidewall damage, and the bulge noted on the rear tyre in 2024.