2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · S7 AOR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. The latest test in April 2026 at 64,668 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for worn front brake discs. This represents a progression from the failure in April 2025 where both front and rear pads were noted thin. While the vehicle meets safety standards, the braking system is now entering a significant replacement interval. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage, with an 8,000-mile gap between March 2023 and March 2024, and another 10,000-mile interval between March 2024 and April 2025. This regular accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to perished seals or seized components, though the low annual mileage is typical for light-mileage transit vans. A buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the braking assembly and wheel-related hardware. The 2025 failure for missing wheel fixing nuts on all four wheels is a serious lapse in basic oversight during previous maintenance, necessitating a physical check of the current bolts and studs for torque or damage. Given the recent advisory on worn front discs, the thickness of the rotors and the condition of the calipers should be verified to ensure no glazing is present. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes and chassis for signs of corrosion, as these areas were not explicitly flagged in the recent records but are common points of failure on this model as it ages.