2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · FL18 VHM
2018 Ford Transit Custom (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 113,544 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL18 VHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 113,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL18 VHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Transit Custom (FL18 VHM) between March 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FL18 VHM Mileage History
- 17/03/202370,168 mi
- 18/03/202485,053 mi+14,885 mi
- 19/03/202485,070 mi+17 mi
- 24/03/2025101,653 mi+16,583 mi
- 04/09/2026113,544 mi+11,891 mi
Average of roughly 12,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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