2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LB67 DXZ

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the 23 July 2026 MOT at 65,082 mi, but the recent sequence of failures indicates a maintenance pattern that is stabilising after corrective work. The 22 July 2026 failure flagged a fractured nearside rear leaf‑spring main leaf and front tyre wear at the legal limit; the subsequent pass suggests those items were addressed, yet the recurrence of serious component faults in the past three years (brake disc weakening in 2024 and leaf‑spring fracture in 2026) points to a history of intermittent, non‑preventive repairs. Mileage averages roughly 8,100 mi per year, which aligns with typical use for a vehicle of this age. Between the 16 June 2025 test (45,117 mi) and the July 2026 tests the odometer rose by about 20,000 mi in just over a year, a notable acceleration compared with earlier intervals of 5‑6 k mi per annum. No prolonged gaps appear in the record, and the MOT history is otherwise clean, implying that the vehicle has been driven consistently rather than stored for extended periods. A prospective buyer should verify that the nearside rear leaf spring has been correctly repaired or replaced and inspect the remaining leaf springs for signs of fatigue or corrosion. Front tyre tread should be measured to confirm that both tyres are above the legal minimum, as the 2026 tests highlighted edge wear. Brake discs merit close examination; although the 2024 failure for severely weakened discs was resolved, the 2023 note of pitting suggests that disc thickness may be approaching replacement limits. Finally, confirm that the oil leak noted in September 2023 remains minor and that the cracked nearside front door‑mirror indicator lens is either repaired or does not affect visibility.