2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · MX68 WNL

The 2018 Ford Transit Custom presents an incomplete picture, with the most recent recorded MOT outcome being a pass at 121,830 miles on 4 December 2024. No advisories or defects were logged at that test, suggesting the vehicle cleared the standard roadworthiness criteria at the time of inspection. However, the record is unusually sparse, containing only five entries over the car's lifespan, two of which are failures with no defects recorded. This particular formatting means the specific cause of the failures cannot be identified from the data provided, leaving significant gaps in the mechanical history. Trend analysis is therefore limited: the most recent test shows no flagged issues, but the absence of defect details on the 2021 and 2023 failures prevents any meaningful conclusion about whether earlier problems were resolved or remain latent. Against an expected annual mileage of roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles for a vehicle of this age and type, the recorded 121,830 miles represents an average of approximately 15,229 miles per year, which is high. The gap between the 2021 tests and the 2023 tests covers a substantial distance, with the odometer advancing considerably across just under two years of recorded activity. This rate of accumulation places greater demand on consumable components, including brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch wear, as well as drivetrain and suspension elements. The lack of recorded advisories at the 2024 pass does not negate this elevated wear expectation, particularly given that several years have elapsed since the last logged failure without any documented intermediate testing. Given the mileage and the unexplained failures, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough physical inspection of components that suffer under heavy commercial use. Brake systems warrant particular attention, including caliper function, disc condition, and pad thickness, especially on the rear axle where commercial vehicles frequently carry load. Suspension components such as coil springs, wishbone bushes, and steering linkages should be examined for wear or cracking, as high-mileage Transits commonly exhibit degradation in these areas. Structural corrosion, particularly around load-bearing areas, wheel arches, and cross members, must be checked closely given the age. Finally, clutch operation, gearbox behaviour, and turbo function are areas where mechanical risk increases with the recorded mileage, and any irregularities during a road test should be regarded as material.