2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · XX06 RGS

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy following a failed MOT test on 31 March 2026 at 73,881 miles. While the record shows a stable history of clean passes from 2022 through 2025, the most recent failure represents a sudden downturn in status. The absence of specific defects listed for the March 2026 failure is atypical and suggests the vehicle may have been presented for testing with an obvious fault or failed on a category not detailed in this summary. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical use for an eight year old Transit Custom. The vehicle covered 10,574 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, and 8,971 miles between April 2023 and April 2024. The most recent interval from April 2025 to March 2026 saw an increase to 7,305 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular utility use rather than periods of prolonged standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. A buyer must identify the exact cause of the March 2026 failure before proceeding. Because the previous four tests from 2022 to 2025 were passed without a single advisory, there is no documented trend of wear regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions. This clean record is unusual for a commercial vehicle of this age and may indicate a very disciplined maintenance regime or a lack of detailed reporting by the testing stations. Physical inspection should focus on structural integrity and corrosion, particularly around the sills and chassis rails, as these are common failure points for this model that can develop rapidly. Check the condition of the tyres and brake pads to ensure consumables were replaced outside of the MOT process. Verify the current mechanical status against the most recent failure to ensure all necessary repairs were completed to a professional standard.