2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV18 EBC

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 218,747 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the two earlier failures on 12 March 2025 and 16 March 2024 showing no defects logged against the vehicle, indicating administrative or presentational test issues rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or wear items appear at any stage, which suggests the van has not yet surfaced chronic problems in the official record. Recorded mileage stands at 218,747 against an eight-year-old chassis, equating to roughly 27,343 miles per year and marking this as a high-use commercial vehicle. The jumps are considerable: 156,041 miles at the March 2024 test, rising to 193,398 by March 2025, then 218,747 by March 2026. That is about 37,000 miles added in the last twelve months alone. The data is sparse, with only five entries and clean sheets throughout, so the record gives little insight into consumable replacement cycles or hidden wear. A buyer should still inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints in person, as Transits at this mileage often develop play that a no-defect MOT may not capture if within tolerance. Brake discs and calipers warrant a physical check for binding or uneven wear given the duty cycle. Structural integrity around the sills and chassis legs needs close examination for corrosion, particularly where salt exposure or load strain accumulates on high-mileage vans. The duplicated fail and pass pairs on the same dates imply the previous owner corrected a non-mechanical rejection quickly rather than neglecting upkeep. Still, the absence of advisories across 62,000 miles of recent use looks atypical for a light commercial at this age and distance, so a pre-purchase inspection beneath the body and drivetrain remains sensible.