2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · J26 UAL

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 1 October 2025 at 143,212 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 6 September 2022 at 119,505 miles, reversed by a pass six days later at 119,514 miles with no defects listed on either certificate, indicating a clerical or minor pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The van has covered 143,212 miles in roughly eight years, an average of 17,902 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial of this age and points to sustained hard use. Mileage advanced from 119,514 in September 2022 to 124,069 by September 2023, then 133,183 in August 2024 and 143,212 by October 2025, showing consistent annual accumulation near 9,000 to 10,000 miles with no standing periods or abrupt gaps. The sparse record shows no advisories across any pass, so consumable wear on tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes was either minimal or addressed before each test. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis rails and sills, as the MOT history logs no advisories yet offers no evidence of underside condition on a high-mileage van. The front suspension arms, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for binding or fatigue despite the clean certificates. Given the 2022 fail with no stated defect, confirm with the seller whether the entry reflected a documentation error or a withdrawn complaint.