2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV18 CFM

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 April 2023 at 123,468 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the test history shows a repeated pattern of initial failure followed by rapid pass, which warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. The recorded mileage stands at 123,468 against an eight-year lifespan, equating to roughly 15,434 miles per year and placing this van firmly in high-use territory for its age. Between the 13 April 2022 pass at 103,730 miles and the 20 April 2023 pass at 123,468 miles, the vehicle covered 19,738 miles in twelve months, exceeding its annual average. Both failure entries on 6 April 2022 (103,687 miles) and 14 April 2023 (123,412 miles) show no defects logged, indicating the fails were administrative or undocumented at DVSA level rather than mechanical. The clean advisory columns across all four tests suggest either diligent pre-test preparation or omitted reporting by testers. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue given the high annual mileage and commercial-duty cycle. The twin fail-pass sequences spaced one week apart imply the vendor addressed a non-itemised issue quickly; confirm there is no outstanding structural corrosion or exhaust emissions fault masked by the blank defect fields. Given the sparse record and zero advisories, commission an independent inspection of drivetrain components and underbody integrity before purchase. The absence of flagged wear does not negate the累积 effect of 123,000 miles on a Transit chassis.