2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CX18 YSP

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 April 2026 at 86,181 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT results across the vehicle's recorded history. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 10,700 miles, consistent with typical light commercial use for an eight-year-old van. The records show steady annual accumulation: 47,430 miles in April 2022, rising to 55,125 by April 2023, 64,202 by April 2024, 74,149 by April 2025, and 86,181 by April 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear between tests, and every examination passed with zero advisories logged. The absence of any recorded advisories across five consecutive tests suggests the previous keeper maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard, with no deferred consumable replacements or ignored wear items reaching the threshold for official comment. A clean sheet on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, and structural corrosion points to no recurring fault pattern requiring concern from the documentary evidence alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless record. With 86,181 miles on the clock, the front suspension arms, coil springs, and brake disc thickness warrant hands-on measurement, as MOT passes do not capture wear below test limits. Check the chassis rails and sill sections for incipient corrosion that a tester may not have flagged, and verify service history to confirm the drivetrain received interval oil changes matching the recorded mileage.