2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · HG18 OOY

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status following a clean pass on November 20, 2025 at 95,614 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year, where the vehicle failed due to multiple mechanical and electrical defects. The absence of advisories in the most recent test suggests that the owner addressed the previously steering and suspension issues identified during the late 2024 inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per annum. There is a significant interval of nearly 30,000 miles between the June 2023 test at 60,233 miles and the November 2024 test at 89,785 miles. This rapid accumulation suggests heavy commercial use during that seventeen-month period, which typically accelerates the wear rates on drivetrain components and suspension bushings as seen in the recorded history. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the steering system and suspension, as the November 2024 record specifically flagged play in the offside steering rack inner joints and a worn nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage. While these were cleared in the latest test, the recurring nature of steering component wear indicates components under high stress. Additionally, verify the offside hub seal for any signs of weeping to ensure the previous leak has been fully rectified and has not progressed into a bearing failure. The braking system also shows a history of pitting and scoring on the front discs as of June 2023. Although the vehicle passed the most recent test, the buyer should check the thickness and surface condition of the rotors to ensure they are not nearing the end of their service life. Given the mileage and the history of electrical failures, checking the condition of the rubber wiring and lighting housing is essential to ensure the long-term reliability of the Transit.