2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · ML68 DMO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2 June 2026, but the recorded history shows a worsening trend regarding bodywork and structural integrity. While the 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests showed no defects, the records from 2024 onwards indicate a consistent increase in advisories related to panel damage and missing fixings. The 2025 period was particularly problematic, involving a failure on 3 June 2025 followed by a pass on 19 June 2025, which highlighted deteriorating door pillars and multiple body panel issues. The current recorded mileage of 62,353 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, representing an average of approximately 7,794 miles per year since its 2018 manufacture. The MOT history is continuous, with tests occurring annually from 2021 through to mid-2026. There are no significant gaps in the testing timeline that would suggest long periods of non-use, and the mileage accumulation appears steady rather than erratic. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's exterior and structural components. The MOT records repeatedly flag issues with door pillars, sills, and body panels, specifically noting deterioration in the nearside front driver's door pillar in 2025 and damage to the nearside front lower sill in 2026. These recurring advisories suggest ongoing corrosion or impact damage that may affect the structural integrity of the door apertures. Further attention should be paid to the various missing body fixings and door mouldings noted in the 2024 and 2026 tests. While the tester noted that the missing fixings do not significantly reduce security, the sheer volume of panel damage and deteriorating metalwork across the nearside and offside sections indicates a pattern of external wear. Inspecting the areas around the door pillars and sills for deep-seated rust or previous poorly executed repairs is necessary.