2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LM18 ACV

The most recent MOT test on 30 March 2026 confirms the vehicle passed without defects, though the preceding history reveals a pattern of repeated failures at roughly annual intervals. The 2025 tests—both a failure on 31 March and a subsequent pass on 1 April—suggest a narrow margin of compliance, particularly if the same issues were addressed between tests. The 2024 cycle similarly ended in a failure on 12 March before passing three days later, implying either rushed repairs or components operating at the limit of tolerance. While no recurring faults are explicitly documented in the record, the repeated failures indicate a vehicle that has consistently required attention at or near the MOT threshold, a trend that should prompt a buyer to scrutinise both the quality of past repairs and the condition of high-wear components. The recorded mileage of 126,663 miles over eight years equates to an average of approximately 15,800 miles annually, which is elevated for a vehicle of this age and class. This rate of accumulation suggests either regular commercial or heavy private use, accelerating wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers. Notably, the gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests spans roughly 12 months, during which the vehicle covered 21,400 miles—nearly double the annual average—before failing again. Such rapid mileage accumulation in a short period could indicate inconsistent maintenance or a vehicle that was driven hard between services, potentially stressing structural elements like the subframe or chassis rails. Given the lack of specific failure details in the record, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension geometry, particularly the rear axle alignment and condition of the rear coil springs and bushes, as these are common failure points in high-mileage vans. The repeated MOT failures imply the brakes may have been a recurring concern, so the tester should check for uneven wear on the rear discs, binding calipers, or glazed pads. Corrosion around the wheel arches, sills, and subframe should also be examined, as prolonged exposure to moisture accelerates deterioration in components like the exhaust system or suspension mounts. The absence of advisories in the most recent pass does not guarantee these areas are sound, but it does suggest the vehicle cleared the basic structural and emissions checks at the time of testing.