2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · FP18 AYG

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 126,668 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior annual examinations in 2024 and 2023 also returned passes with no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 August 2024 at 110,517 miles, reversed eight days later on 28 August 2024 at 110,527 miles, with no defects listed on either entry. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault, and the clean subsequent pass confirms the vehicle was not carrying unresolved defects into service. Mileage stands at 126,668 against an eight-year lifespan, equating to roughly 15,834 miles per year and placing this van in the high-use bracket for its age. The records show 85,549 miles on 11 May 2023, then a jump to 110,427 miles by 30 May 2024, a gain of nearly 25,000 in twelve months pointing to a period of heavy commercial duty. From May 2024 to September 2025 the odometer added only 16,241 miles, indicating the work rate eased in the final year. The DVSA data is sparse, with just five entries and no advisories or corrosion flags, so the file gives little insight into worn consumables or hidden structural condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high annual mileage and the known tendency of Transit Customs to develop rear spring fatigue. The 2024 fail with no recorded defect warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason through the full DVSA certificate, as the gap between the two August tests may hide a corrected item such as a tyre or emission reading. Given the absence of advisories across the record, previous keepers appear to have maintained the van to a passable standard without deferring obvious consumable replacements. The clean 2025 result means no urgent action is flagged, but the age and mileage demand scrutiny of structural integrity underneath the chassis and around the sills for corrosion before purchase.