2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · GC18 EFA

The 2024‑06‑07 MOT at 166,356 miles passed, yet the off‑side rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit, showing the vehicle is presently roadworthy but reveals deferred tyre maintenance. The series of advisories from 2021 through 2023 points to a maintenance trend that is neither improving nor stabilising, as recurring tyre and suspension issues persist. The 2018 Ford Transit has covered 166,356 miles, averaging 20,794 miles per year, well above the typical mileage for an eight‑year‑old vehicle. Mileage leapt from 73,799 miles in July 2021 to 105,606 miles by July 2022, a gain of 31,807 miles in one year, and rose another 32,820 miles to 133,426 miles by June 2023, indicating intensive use and accelerated component wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, examine the rear brake discs and calipers for scoring, corrosion or binding, and verify the condition of the off‑side rear tyre for uneven tread wear or sidewall damage. The inspection must also include a visual check for chassis rust around the wheel arches and underbody, confirmation that the exhaust system meets emission limits, and verification that any previous tyre lump repairs were carried out with genuine components, since structural tyre failures can recur.