2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CV68 LNZ

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at its most recent test on 2025-09-26 at 213,225 miles. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance history shows no advisories, no failed items, and no recurring mechanical faults across the five-year DVLA-documented span. The van has covered 213,225 miles in roughly eight years, averaging 26,653 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial of this age. The records show consistent annual increments: 86,046 miles in September 2021, 115,611 in September 2022, 147,387 in September 2023, 177,591 in September 2024, and 213,225 in September 2025. The even yearly step of about 30,000 miles suggests steady fleet or trade use rather than standing periods. No gaps exist between tests, with each falling within a few weeks of the prior September date. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. At 213,225 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers will have absorbed heavy load cycles and warrant hands-on checks for play or cracking. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear and binding given the drivetrain's workload. Structural integrity underneath the chassis and wheel arches needs scrutiny for corrosion that a visual MOT may not capture on a dry-day test. The absence of flagged exhaust emissions or tyre defects in the record implies basic upkeep was maintained, though the high mileage means consumables were likely changed between tests unseen. A buyer should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on drivetrain noise, turbo condition, and gearbox operation before committing.