2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CV68 GXG

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 85,436 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive annual passes with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition across its recorded history. Annual mileage averages around 10,680 miles, which is typical for an eight-year-old light commercial. The records chart steady accumulation: 33,872 miles at the 30 July 2021 test, 45,889 by 8 August 2022, 63,875 by 5 August 2023, 76,962 by 5 August 2024, and 85,436 by the October 2025 test. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests stretched to fourteen months rather than twelve, yet mileage rose only 8,474 in that period, indicating lighter recent use. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, showing five straight clean sheets with no flagged consumable or structural issues. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. The absence of advisories does not rule out worn suspension bushes, fatigued coil springs, or early corrosion hidden from the test bay. Given the van's age and commercial duty cycle, examine brake discs for scoring, check underneath for structural rust on chassis members, and verify the exhaust emissions system is sound. The clean MOT trail implies the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, but no test substitutes for a ramp inspection. Prioritise checking tyre sidewall condition, driveshaft gaiters, and the load bay floor for stress cracks before purchase.