2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MD67 BXY

The 2018 Ford Transit presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT in March 2026 at 93,927 miles passed, but only with an advisory for a worn offside front inner tyre edge. This clean pass sits against a backdrop of recurring and serious braking system corrosion that the previous keeper clearly struggled to resolve. The trend is not stable; it shows a pattern of repeated failures on brake pipe corrosion that was eventually addressed, but not before multiple test attempts. The fractured nearside front coil spring and parking brake defects flagged in April 2024 also suggest a period of neglect, though these were rectified for the subsequent 2025 test. A buyer should view this vehicle as one that has had its critical safety systems patched rather than systematically maintained. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,741 miles per year is entirely typical for a working Transit of this age, and the annual test intervals are consistent. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded distance that would suggest long periods of standing or clocking. The record is reasonably complete, covering annual tests from 2024 through 2026 without missing entries. The 5,260-mile gain between April 2024 and March 2025 aligns with steady commercial use, and the minimal increase to March 2026 may indicate lighter recent use or a period of reduced demand. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus first on the underside and braking system. The 2024 and early 2025 failures cited excessively corroded brake pipes on all four corners, including front-to-rear lines. Even though the 2025 and 2026 tests passed, the extent of prior corrosion raises questions about whether pipes were properly replaced or merely cleaned and greased to pass visual inspection. Check for fresh pipework, correct routing, and any signs of brake fluid weeping at unions. The fractured coil spring from 2024 is another area of concern. Inspect both front coil springs for cracks or sag, and examine the front suspension bushes and drop links for wear that could indicate the vehicle was driven in a compromised state before repair. The offside front tyre wear noted in March 2026 points to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues. Have the front wheel alignment and condition of the inner wing and subframe mounts assessed, as uneven inner edge wear on a van of this type often traces back to worn front suspension components rather than simple neglect.