2000 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · W518 DHF
2000 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 198,051 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W518 DHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 198,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W518 DHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Transit (W518 DHF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis abo”.
W518 DHF Mileage History
- 09/05/2024194,260 mi
- 24/04/2025196,696 mi+2,436 mi
- 30/04/2025196,788 mi+92 mi
- 09/05/2026198,051 mi+1,263 mi
- 09/05/2026198,051 mi
Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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