2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · LF68 OJS

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents a stable mechanical profile, culminating in a clean pass on 22 August 2025 at 130,567 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent rather than worsening, though the record contains two anomalous entries where the vehicle failed with no recorded defects before passing shortly after. On 6 August 2024 at 96,128 miles, the van failed with no defects noted, yet passed on 27 August 2024 at 96,132 miles. A similar pattern occurred on 13 November 2023 at 80,688 miles, where it failed without recorded defects and passed immediately at 80,689 miles. These entries likely indicate procedural or emissions-reading anomalies rather than unresolved mechanical faults, given the immediate clean passes. The mileage accumulation is notably high for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 16,321 miles annually. The most recent year, however, shows a dramatic spike in usage. Between the August 2024 test at 96,132 miles and the August 2025 test at 130,567 miles, the van covered 34,435 miles in twelve months. This intensive recent usage accelerates wear on consumables, suspension components, and drivetrain parts, demanding a closer physical inspection of items that degrade under sustained high mileage. Given the absence of recorded defects, the MOT history offers no specific recurring faults to target, but the sheer volume of recent miles necessitates a thorough physical check. A buyer should inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, alongside the suspension bushes and coil springs, which deteriorate rapidly under heavy commercial loads. The exhaust system and DPF require close scrutiny for cracks or blockages, as high-mileage diesels frequently suffer from exhaust emissions issues. Structural integrity around the load floor and outracks must be examined for corrosion or stress fractures, ensuring the vehicle has not been overloaded during its recent intensive service period.