2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV18 SPU

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 30 March 2026 at 141,702 miles, yet the maintenance trend shows an anomalous pattern rather than a clear stable or worsening trajectory. On that same date the vehicle also failed with no defects recorded, mirroring an identical fail-pass pairing on 31 March 2025 at 119,971 miles. These duplicate entries with zero noted defects suggest administrative re-tests or data anomalies at the testing station, not mechanical deterioration. The most recent examination found no advisories on brakes, suspension, structure, or emissions. Mileage accumulation sits high for an eight-year-old van. The records show 97,040 miles on 2 April 2024, rising to 119,971 by 31 March 2025 and 141,702 by 30 March 2026. That equates to roughly 22,700 miles in the first interval and 21,700 in the second, both above the implied annual average of 17,713. The van has covered serious annual distance in commercial use, which loads wear onto drivetrain components, clutch, and running gear despite the sparse test history. The DVSA data itself flags no recurring faults, corrosion, or consumable wear across the three years captured. A buyer should still treat the high mileage as the dominant risk. In person, inspect front suspension arms and bushes for play, check rear leaf springs and shackles for fracture or rust, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper freedom given the load cycles. Verify the duplicate fail entries with the seller's paperwork to confirm no suppressed defects exist between tests.