2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LS68 YJN

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 July 2025 at 13,348 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This outcome mirrors every preceding annual test back to September 2021, indicating a maintenance trend that is firmly stable rather than improving or worsening. No recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced across five consecutive inspections. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the September 2021 test at 7,274 miles and the July 2025 test at 13,348 miles, the vehicle covered just 6,074 miles over nearly four years, averaging roughly 1,518 miles per year. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows only 299 miles of use in nine months, suggesting the van has spent extended periods stationary. Such low utilisation reduces wear on consumable components like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, but prolonged inactivity carries its own risks, including flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture-related corrosion in the exhaust and fuel system. Despite the unblemished MOT record, a prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that low-mileage, intermittently used vans commonly develop. Check the tyre sidewalls for perishing and date stamps, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding, which can develop after short journeys and standing periods. Examine the underside for structural corrosion on the chassis, cross-members, and suspension mounting points, particularly around the rear leaf springs and front subframe. The exhaust system should be assessed for internal condensation corrosion, a frequent issue on vehicles used for short trips. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on mechanical inspection. A professional pre-purchase inspection should include a compression test, a thorough underbody examination, and a road test covering varied speeds to identify any emerging drivetrain or steering issues that static testing may not reveal.