2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YP18 OTH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend over the last two years. The most recent inspection on 21 August 2025 at 100,717 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just one mile prior. This pattern suggests that any minor issues identified during testing were addressed immediately to ensure compliance, indicating a proactive approach to maintaining the MOT standard. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation in the provided history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and high-intensity, averaging approximately 12,600 miles per year over the eight-year lifespan. Between August 2023 at 74,079 miles and August 2024 at 87,462 miles, the vehicle covered 13,383 miles, followed by another 13,255 miles in the year leading to the 2025 test. This regularity indicates the van has been used for consistent commercial duties, which typically places higher stress on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components compared to lower-mileage private use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear on a Ford Transit. Given the consistent usage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, wish arms, and coil springs for signs of play or sagging is essential. The braking system should be evaluated for thin discs or binding calipers, as high-mileage cycles often accelerate consumable wear here. While the MOT record is clean, the chassis should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points, to ensure structural integrity remains sound despite the high annual mileage.