2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · BN68 YVJ

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 19 February 2026 at 213,426 miles, following a same-day retest after an initial failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no serious mechanical or structural defects recorded across the history. The most recent failure was limited to a punctured offside front tyre and an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp, both minor issues rectified before the pass. A clean test in October 2023 at 140,978 miles further supports a pattern of routine upkeep rather than neglect. Mileage accumulation is notably high for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 26,678 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 140,978 miles in October 2023 to 183,830 miles by February 2025, a gain of roughly 42,852 miles in just sixteen months. This indicates sustained heavy use, likely involving regular load carrying or long-distance work. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only four tests logged over eight years, which is below the expected annual frequency for a vehicle of this type and mileage. The gap between October 2023 and February 2025 raises the possibility of missed tests or periods off the road, though the record does not confirm this. A buyer should inspect the front tyre sidewall carefully, given the nail puncture flagged in February 2026, and verify the condition of all registration plate lamps and wiring, as this minor electrical fault has appeared in three separate tests. The advisory for inner edge wear on the offside rear tyre in February 2025 at 183,830 miles points to possible tracking or suspension geometry drift. At 213,426 miles, a thorough check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is advisable, along with close inspection of brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or binding. The underbody and load floor should be examined for corrosion or structural cracking, as high-mileage Transits used commercially are prone to fatigue in these areas.