2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CS53 DOG
2018 Ford Transit Custom (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 103,476 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CS53 DOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 103,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CS53 DOG Mileage History
- 10/11/202388,790 mi
- 13/11/202388,798 mi+8 mi
- 09/09/202488,913 mi+115 mi
- 10/09/202488,916 mi+3 mi
- 02/09/2025103,476 mi+14,560 mi
Average of roughly 8,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS53 DOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Transit Custom (CS53 DOG) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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