2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · F3 BDL

This 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 11 February 2026 at 117,351 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent test is just over four months old, meaning the vehicle's current roadworthiness status is exceptionally well-documented and current. Prior to this, a failed test on 4 February 2025 at 106,859 miles flagged an offside headlamp aim issue and an engine malfunction indicator lamp fault, both of which were rectified before the retest passed on the same day. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed faults promptly rather than allowing defects to accumulate. The vehicle has covered approximately 14,669 miles per year over its eight-year life, which is notably high for a van of this age and points to sustained commercial or long-distance use. Mileage accumulation has been consistent rather than erratic, with roughly 10,500 miles added between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests alone. The gap between the November 2022 pass at 70,744 miles and the February 2024 test at 92,125 miles covers about 21,381 miles over fifteen months, confirming the van has been in regular, demanding service rather than sitting idle. The February 2024 test at 92,125 miles flagged front brake pads wearing thin and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, indicating the front braking and tyre components endure disproportionate wear at this mileage rate. A buyer should physically inspect the front brake discs for scoring or lipping, check the condition of the rear brake calipers for binding, and assess the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration given the sustained high-mileage workload. The nearside and offside front tyre wear noted in 2024 also warrants an alignment check, as uneven edge wear on both fronts suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may have recurred since.