2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV68 OLK

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 44,776 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual tests from 14 October 2021 to the 2025 examination, the vehicle cleared every MOT with no advisories or failures. The maintenance trend is resolving rather than worsening, showing no escalation in mechanical or structural concerns over the four-year window. Mileage accumulation is markedly low for an eight-year-old light commercial. The record shows 34,723 miles at the 2021-10-14 test, rising to 42,813 by 2022-10-07, then 44,127 on 2023-09-27, 44,159 in 2024-10-02, and 44,776 in 2025. Annual use fell from roughly 8,000 miles in 2021-2022 to under 700 miles per year thereafter. Such low, declining mileage suggests extended standing periods post-2022, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen despite clean test sheets. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizing, as prolonged inactivity accelerates rubber degradation and disc rust more than high-mileage use. The DVSA record flags no structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, but the absence of advisories on a low-use Transit does not confirm freedom from moisture-driven underbody corrosion. Given the spotless history and light use, previous keepers likely maintained basic statutory compliance without neglect. Physical checks of tyre sidewalls, brake disc faces, and chassis rails remain prudent before purchase.