2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YP68 AOD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the Transit passed its October 2025 test at 132,048 miles, it followed a failure just one day prior at six miles lower mileage. That failure identified critical ABS and electronic stability control faults, alongside lighting issues and brake pipe corrosion. The presence of corroded brake pipes on both the front and rear axles suggests that the owner only addressed significant safety-related defects once they threatened the MOT certificate status. At 132,048 miles over eight years, this Ford Transit has covered a high average of approximately 16,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy usage, with a 14,000-mile interval between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 14,500 miles covered in the year leading to the latest test. This high mileage profile places significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components. The recurring mention of a damaged windscreen across every annual test since 2022 indicates a lack of attention to minor cosmetic and preventative repairs despite them becoming necessary. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the tester flagged corroded brake pipes covered in grease in October 2025. Grease is often used to hide structural degradation or rust, so the integrity of the lines is paramount. The previously reported ABS and stability control faults must be verified with a diagnostic tool to ensure the faults were actually rectified rather than just cleared or reset. Given the high mileage and history of corrosion, the suspension bushes and shock absorbers should also be checked for signs of accelerated wear or fluid leaks which are common on heavy-duty vans of this age.