2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · CX68 XOV

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 September 2025 at 66,427 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 25 September 2023 at 48,525 miles, reversed and passed the next day with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old van, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year. The record shows 35,895 miles at the 26 September 2022 test, rising to 48,525 miles by September 2023, then 56,704 miles in September 2024 and 66,427 miles in September 2025. Annual increments of around 8,000 to 13,000 miles reflect consistent light commercial use with no standing periods or sudden high-mileage spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, showing no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission concerns across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The same-day fail and pass in September 2023 with no defects noted warrants checking the VOSA refusal reason, as it may relate to a documentation or identifier mismatch rather than a roadworthiness defect. Given the age, examine front suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe mounts for early corrosion or perished bushes that a visual MOT may not capture. Verify brake caliper operation and rear brake balance, as Transit Customs of this era suffer binding rear calipers under light use. Inspect the exhaust system and DPF for soot loading or internal rot not visible externally. The absence of advisories suggests prior owners kept basic upkeep current, but a pre-purchase check remains prudent on structure and drivetrain.