2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV18 WTM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred mechanical and electrical repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 116,672 miles passed, it followed multiple advisories regarding worn suspension arm bushes and a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot. This indicates a pattern where components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or near-failure rather than being replaced as part of a preventative maintenance schedule. At 116,672 miles, this eight-year-old Transit has covered a significant distance averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy use, particularly with the 20,000 miles clocked between August 2023 and October 2024, and another 18,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This high annual mileage places considerable stress on heavy-duty components like the suspension and drivetrain, which is reflected in the recurring failures of these specific systems across the testing history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the inner arm bushes have appeared as a recurring fault in every test since August 2022. The tester noted splitting bushes in 2022 and 2023, which progressed to worn bushes by 2025. Furthermore, the CV boots require immediate attention; the nearside boot was leaking grease in 2023, and the offside boot was marked severely deteriorated in 2025. The history also shows a lack of basic electrical care, evidenced by repeated failures for broken side repeater lenses and non-functional stop lamps. The braking system shows signs of uneven wear with the 2023 test recording thin pads on both the front and offside rear. Given the high mileage and the history of neglected minor repairs, the buyer should check for disc scoring, binding calipers, and overall brake line integrity. The 2022 failure for a tyre with exposed cords suggests the previous owners may have operated the vehicle until components were structurally unsafe, necessitating a rigorous check of the current tyre set and underbody corrosion.