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2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · LM18 LJZ

LM18 LJZ

2018 Ford Transit Custom (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 93,509 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
Year / Origin
2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
93,509 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT test on 24 June 2025 at 93,509 miles with no defects recorded. This success followed a failure just one day prior at 93,439 miles, which likely indicates a minor administrative issue or a trivial component that was rectified immediately. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three passing tests suggests that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained to a high standard. At 93,509 miles over eight years, the Transit averages approximately 11,700 miles per annum. This aligns with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent interval of 11,035 miles between April 2023 and April 2024, followed by a 24,317-mile surge in the year leading up to the June 2025 test. This recent increase in mileage indicates a period of heavy use, which is generally beneficial for keeping engine seals and exhaust components lubric after long periods of inactivity. While the digital record is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common Ford Transit wear points. Given the recent high-mileage period, the suspension arm bushes and coil springs require close scrutiny for tearing, as these often degrade under heavy loads. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for uneven thinning or binding calipers, as the MOT does not measure pad thickness beyond the legal minimum. Checking the chassis for corrosion around mounting points is essential to ensure the structural integrity remains uncompromised despite the clean test history.
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LM18 LJZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
  • 93,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LM18 LJZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Transit Custom (LM18 LJZ) between April 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LM18 LJZ Mileage History

  1. 06/04/202358,157 mi
  2. 06/04/202358,157 mi
  3. 18/04/202469,192 mi+11,035 mi
  4. 23/06/202593,439 mi+24,247 mi
  5. 24/06/202593,509 mi+70 mi

Average of roughly 15,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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