2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FL68 AOG

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness position following its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 111,064 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean result, just under three months prior to today's date, represents a notable improvement over the preceding two years. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving. Between April 2024 and April 2025, the vehicle accumulated a cluster of corrosion-related brake pipe advisories and a missing front engine frame mount bolt, alongside worn suspension bushes and a deteriorated track rod end dust cover. The fact that all of these defects were rectified before the March 2026 test indicates that the previous owner invested in targeted repairs rather than allowing known issues to persist. The vehicle has covered approximately 13,883 miles per year over its eight-year life, which is high for a Transit of this age and points to sustained commercial or long-distance use. Mileage accumulation between tests shows a broadly consistent pattern: roughly 9,385 miles were covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and 4,355 miles in the eleven months leading to March 2026, suggesting a slight reduction in recent usage. The record is well-populated with consecutive annual tests and no significant gaps, giving a reliable picture of the vehicle's mechanical trajectory. Despite the clean March 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the undercarriage carefully. The repeated appearance of corroded brake pipes across both the April 2024 and April 2025 tests, including the front-to-rear pipes, suggests this vehicle has been exposed to conditions that promote underbody corrosion, possibly road salt or standing water. Even though the pipes passed in March 2026, a physical inspection of the entire brake line run, particularly at clips and unions where moisture traps form, remains prudent. The missing front engine frame mount bolt flagged in April 2025 also warrants a close look at the front subframe and mounting points for any signs of elongation, cracking, or misalignment that could indicate the bolt was lost due to fatigue rather than simple omission. The front lower suspension arm bush wear and the track rod end dust cover deterioration from the April 2025 failure point to a vehicle that has absorbed considerable mechanical stress over high mileages. A buyer should check for play in the front suspension by testing wheel movement at the twelve and six o'clock positions and inspecting the condition of the replacement bush and ball joint covers. The rear parking brake inefficiency flagged in April 2024, while resolved, is a reminder to test the handbrake on a gradient during any trial drive. Overall, the record shows a well-used commercial vehicle that has recently received attention to its corrosion and suspension issues, but the high annual mileage means consumable components like brake discs, pads, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts deserve thorough in-person scrutiny before purchase.