2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YP68 YRY

This 2018 Ford Transit currently holds a valid MOT passed on 4 March 2026 at 110,898 miles, though the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The most recent test cycle tells a concerning story. On the same day, the vehicle failed on a nearside front seat belt installation with insecure tracking for wheelchair securing, before passing a retest. Even the pass came with four advisories: a damaged lower windscreen, worn and pitted front brake discs on both sides, front brake pads wearing thin, and a severely deteriorated offside front constant velocity boot. These are not fresh faults. The CV boot deterioration and front brake wear have been recurring since at least December 2024, suggesting the previous owner tolerated known defects for over a year rather than addressing them proactively. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. The van has covered 110,898 miles in roughly eight years, averaging approximately 13,862 miles per year, which is high for a vehicle of this age. The intervals between recorded tests reveal rapid accumulation. Between the December 2023 pass at 90,308 miles and the December 2024 failure at 106,544 miles, the van covered 16,236 miles in twelve months. Then from December 2024 to March 2026, only 4,354 miles were added over fifteen months, indicating either a period of lighter use or the vehicle standing unused for stretches. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only three test events across three years, leaving gaps where mileage and condition went unverified. A buyer should approach this van with heightened scrutiny around three specific areas. The front braking system demands immediate inspection. Pitted and worn discs flagged in March 2026, combined with corroded front and offside rear brake pipes noted in December 2024, point to a braking setup that has been neglected and potentially compromised by corrosion hidden under accumulated grease or material. The offside front CV boot, flagged as severely deteriorated in March 2026 and previously noted as split in December 2024, risks joint contamination and catastrophic driveshaft failure if left unrepaired. Brake pipe corrosion combined with a high annual mileage pattern raises legitimate questions about underbody and structural corrosion, particularly around mounting points, sills, and subframes where moisture and road salt accumulate on commercial vehicles subjected to heavy use. The windscreen damage, noted across multiple tests, is minor in isolation but its persistence suggests a vehicle where small cosmetic and safety items are left unresolved.