2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FG68 FTU

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 10 July 2023 at 87,044 miles where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The DVLA MOT data shows no advisories or mechanical faults across the full history, indicating the van has not required corrective work within the tested scope. At roughly three years since that last test, the record is now stale and the vehicle will need a fresh MOT before any sale can be considered valid for road use. Mileage accumulation has been moderate and consistent with typical light commercial use, rising from 52,067 miles at the 22 October 2021 test to 65,285 miles by 7 July 2022, then to 87,044 miles at the 10 July 2023 examination. That equates to around 12,200 miles in the first interval and 21,700 in the second, a slight acceleration but still within normal bounds for a Transit of this age. The annual average of roughly 10,880 miles suggests the previous keeper used the van for steady commuting or local delivery rather than high-mileage fleet abuse. The clean test history gives no flagged recurring faults on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion, so no pattern of deferred maintenance is visible in the official record. A failed entry on 10 July 2023 at identical mileage with no defects listed points to an administrative or documentation error at the testing station rather than a mechanical rejection. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of underside chassis members, brake calipers, and exhaust emissions given the gap since the last test. In person, verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades as consumables and check for any fresh fluid leaks or worn steering joints that a lapsed MOT cycle would not capture. The absence of historical advisories means prior owners likely kept the van to minimum statutory standards, but three years of unrecorded use demands a full pre-purchase mechanical assessment before commitment.