2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV68 FCP

A pattern of largely clean roadworthiness emerges across the recorded MOT tests for this 2018 Ford Transit, with the most recent examination on 5 September 2025 returning a pass with no advisories and following identical pass-and-clear results in September 2024 and September 2021. The only meaningful blemish in an otherwise unblemished six-test sequence is a dangerous failure recorded at the September 2023 attempt for a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp, which was evidently rectified and the vehicle returned to the test station the same day to secure a pass with no defects recorded. A single minor advisory was logged at the August 2022 test concerning a defective side repeatater lens that did not affect the emitted light, a cosmetic observation rather than a mechanical concern. Taken as a whole, the DVSA record contains no corrosion advisories, no suspension or braking component flags, no exhaust or emissions warnings, and no structural deterioration notices, indicating that nothing of mechanical significance has been raised by examiners over the eight-year period at this vehicle's current accumulation. The trajectory is stable rather than worsening, with no repeat advisories on identical components. With 83,108 miles recorded across approximately eight years, this Transit has averaged around 10,388 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical commercial usage for the model and age range. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline and no evidence of long stationary periods, with tests appearing annually from 2021 onwards in a regular cadence consistent with continuous operational use. The mileage progression implied by the testing frequency suggests steady working rather than the extreme low-mileage corrosion risk associated with light commercial vehicles left standing for extended periods. At this annual rate, consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and clutch components will have experienced normal working wear rather than either premature replacement or prolonged inactivity degradation, though a commercial van of this age and mileage should still be expected to require replacement of certain wear items in the near term regardless of MOT outcome. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories on suspension arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar components or brake pipes is a positive indicator, but it does not preclude wear that has not yet crossed the MOT failure threshold. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as worn lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links are common Transit weaknesses at this mileage. Check for uneven tyre wear particularly on the inside shoulders, which can indicate worn front suspension geometry, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking which may point to a binding caliper or a warped front brake disc, both of which are plausible at this mileage even without an MOT record entry. The lighting faults flagged historically, namely the failed rear stop lamp in 2023 and the defective side repeatater lens in 2022, are simple electrical items but warrant verification on inspection. Confirm both rear stop lamps illuminate crisply when the pedal is pressed, check that all four side repeataters and indicators function, and examine the lens condition for cracks or water ingress which can recur on a working vehicle. A practical road load evaluation with a representative weight aboard is advisable given this is a commercial platform, paying particular attention to brake pedal firmness, clutch bite point, and any transmission whine or judder when reversing under steering lock, as these symptoms reflect real-world wear that stationary MOT examinations cannot fully evaluate.