2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MM09 RJM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent inspection conducted on 3 July 2025 at 124,160 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues were addressed effectively. While the history shows failures in earlier years, the clean sheet from the last two tests suggests the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard sufficient for operation. The mileage profile reflects a high-use pattern, averaging approximately 15,500 miles per annum over its eight-year life. A significant spike in usage occurred between the April 2023 test at 98,714 miles and the July 2024 test at 106,234 miles, representing nearly 8,000 miles in just over fourteen months. This consistent accumulation puts considerable strain on heavy-duty components typical of the Ford Transit. The narrow interval between 2024 and 2025 suggests the vehicle has been regularly deployed for commercial work rather than sitting for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components likely responsible for the failures seen in 2023 and 2024. Given the high mileage and the nature of the vehicle, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints require close scrutiny for wear or play. The braking system also warrants checking for binding calipers or thin discs, as high-mileage vans often suffer accelerated hardware degradation. Additionally, checking the chassis for structural corrosion at the mounting points is essential to ensure the high annual mileage has not compromised the integrity of the frame.