2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FH67 OKW

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 April 2025 at 35,184 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of four consecutive annual passes free of advisories or failures since the 2022 examination. The mileage pattern shows consistently low use for a light commercial vehicle of this age. From the 19 April 2022 test at 25,893 miles, the van covered just 9,291 miles across the following three years, averaging 3,097 miles annually against a typical Transit workload. The 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests logged 29,028, 32,099, and 35,184 miles respectively, confirming gentle progression with no sudden accumulation spikes. Such low yearly totals suggest prolonged standing periods are likely, which can mask dormant issues not surfaced during a static MOT check. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the vehicle's age and intermittent use. Standing vans often develop corroded brake discs and seized handbrake mechanisms that a pass with no defects will not capture if the tester found them within tolerance on the day. Structural integrity underneath the chassis and wheel arches warrants close scrutiny for rust, as moisture ingress during idle months accelerates decay unseen by the annual test. The clean record implies prior owners kept basic statutory compliance but offers no evidence of proactive mechanical care beyond the minimum.