2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · MJ18 WNT

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent mechanical failures. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 at 133,560 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the history shows failures in February 2024 and 2025, the immediate passes on the following days suggest the previous owner was proactive in rectifying faults to maintain legal road use. The mileage profile reflects high-intensity use for an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 16,700 miles per annum. The data shows consistent accumulation with 11,321 miles driven between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 11,418 miles between February 2025 and January 2026. This high usage suggests heavy commercial application or motorway commuting, which typically puts significant strain on drivetrain-related components, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage city vehicles of the same age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear and tear. Given the mileage, the tester should check for excessive play in the ball joints, shock absorbers, and coil springs, which often degrade under heavy loads. Although the MOT records do not list specific reasons for the previous failures, the recurring pattern of failing and then immediately retesting warrants a close look at brake disc thickness, caliper condition, and structural integrity of the chassis to ensure no hidden corrosion is developing despite the clean recent passes.