2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MV68 VRD

The Transit holds a valid MOT certificate from the October 2025 test at 103,696 miles, but the history reveals a consistent pattern of initial failure followed by a next-day pass in each of the last three annual cycles. This repeat fail-then-pass sequence points to defects being identified and rectified at each inspection rather than a stable, defect-free record. The most recent test in October 2025 recorded no advisories or defects, yet the preceding failure on the same mileage suggests work was required to achieve that clean pass. Annual mileage averages roughly 13,000 miles, which is high for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle and indicates sustained heavy use rather than light duty or long periods laid up. The odometer reads 103,696 miles at the last test, climbing steadily from the 2023 test at 90,000 miles approximately. No significant gaps appear in the testing timeline; the vehicle has been presented annually each autumn, and the mileage increments align with the expected workload for a fleet-operated van. Given the recurring annual failures and the absence of recorded defect details in the supplied data, a buyer should focus the physical inspection on areas that commonly trigger MOT failures on high-mileage Transits. Front suspension bushes and ball joints wear quickly under load, rear leaf springs and shackles often develop excessive play, and brake discs and calipers frequently suffer corrosion or binding after repeated heavy braking cycles. The underside deserves close scrutiny for structural corrosion around the chassis outriggers, inner sills and crossmembers, while the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive emissions that might not appear as advisories if repaired just before the retest. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners also warrant verification, as commercial tyres often reach legal limits between annual tests.