2018 Ford Transit Custom 270 2.0L Diesel · SF18 EZX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a recent period of inconsistency. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 December 2025 at 56,854 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just three weeks prior in November 2025 at 56,678 miles, though the lack of recorded defects on that specific failure suggests a potential administrative error or a minor component issue that was rectified immediately before the re-test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a lightly used eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per annum. Between the July 2022 test at 41,005 miles and the December 2024 test at 53,468 miles, the vehicle covered 12,463 miles, indicating a steady usage rate. The recent interval of 3,386 miles between the 2024 and November 2025 tests shows the vehicle is still in active use but not being subjected to heavy-duty commercial cycles. Given the clean history of recorded advisories across all five tests, the physical inspection should focus on common Transit Custom points that do not always trigger an MOT failure. Inspect the front suspension bushes and wish arm joints for signs of tearing, as these often perish even on low mileage vehicles due to age. Check the brake discs for uneven wear and examine the underside for early structural corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe members where moisture tends to accumulate over time.