2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · MF68 VMJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a consistent trend of deferred maintenance regarding consumable components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 71,242 miles passed, it again flagged multiple advisories for brake disc corrosion and tyre degradation. The recurring nature of pitted and scored brake discs across the last four years of testing suggests that the owners only address these components when they reach the threshold of inspection failure rather than performing preventative replacements. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Records show steady progression from 50,057 miles in August 2022 to 65,030 miles in August 2024, finally reaching 71,242 miles by the 2025 test. This linear usage indicates the vehicle has been used for regular duties rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the presence of age-related perishing and cracking in the tyre rubber despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition. The tester consistently noted scoring and pitting on the brake discs since 2022, so the buyer should check for minimum thickness and heavy rust bloom on the rotors. Furthermore, the repeated reports of cracking and perishing across all four tyres indicate that the rubber compound is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of tread depth. The failure in 2024 regarding windscreen wipers also suggests that minor hardware items are frequently overlooked, necessitating a manual check of all wiper blades and light assemblies before purchase.