2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CT68 CBF

The 2025‑11‑18 MOT confirms the 2018 Ford Transit Custom remains roadworthy, yet the maintenance trend shows a clear deterioration. The recent test recorded front sub‑frame corrosion and damage (5.3.3(b)(i)), both front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14(a)(ii)), and front brake pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11(c)). The windscreen is damaged but does not impede vision (3.2(a)(i)). The 2024‑11‑19 test flagged a near‑side rear tyre perishing (5.2.3(d)(ii)), indicating ongoing tyre wear issues. Mileage accumulation has been rapid for the vehicle’s age, rising from 65,451 miles in November 2021 to 96,073 miles by November 2025, an average of roughly 12,000 miles per year. The annual testing interval is consistent, with no extended periods of inactivity evident between the 2021 and 2025 tests, and the steepest increase occurred between 2021 and 2022, when mileage jumped by over 17,000 miles in a single year. A buyer should therefore inspect the front sub‑frame for rust depth and structural integrity, examine the condition of the front brake discs for severe pitting or cracking, and verify that the corroded brake pipes have not compromised hydraulic function. Particular attention is required on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and any binding calipers, as well as the rear tyre perishing and the front tyre wear that approached the legal limit in 2021. While consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades may be replaced, the recurring structural and brake defects suggest that previous owners have allowed significant wear to develop, and a thorough physical assessment is essential before purchase.