2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LS68 YJK

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 1 November 2025 at 78,615 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable step up from the three advisories flagged in the November 2023 test at 63,179 miles, where the tester noted a damaged nearside front upper windscreen, a nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge, and an offside rear inner tyre worn close to the legal limit. The fact that none of those items reappeared in 2024 or 2025 suggests the previous owner addressed tyre wear and windscreen damage promptly rather than deferring basic upkeep. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a working van of this age. Between the September 2021 test at 43,722 miles and the November 2025 test at 78,615 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 34,893 miles across four years, averaging close to 8,700 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between consecutive tests, and the annual distance has remained broadly steady, pointing to regular commercial or long-distance use rather than prolonged standing. The recurring windscreen damage advisories in 2022 and 2023, both assessed as not affecting the driver's view, are minor in isolation but worth inspecting in person. A buyer should check whether the 2025 pass reflects a replacement screen or whether the original stone chip or crack has simply remained within the tester's tolerance. The outer-edge tyre wear on the nearside front in 2023 is a classic indicator of a tracking or front suspension geometry issue. Even though the defect did not recur, a buyer should have the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking inspected to confirm the wear pattern has not returned. The clean 2024 and 2025 passes are reassuring, but a physical underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the sills, outriggers, and rear spring mounts, remains prudent on a van of this age and mileage.