2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · YR68 XFO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 23 September 2025 at 147,048 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components are being maintained to a functional standard without recurring failures. The mileage profile reflects high commercial usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 18,400 miles per annum. Data shows significant accumulation of mileage between September 2022 (92,600 miles) and September 2024 (128,868 miles), where the vehicle covered over 36,000 miles in two years. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a further increase of 18,180 miles, confirming a consistent and heavy-duty operational pattern that places substantial stress on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. Given the high-mileage, a buyer must focus the physical inspection on components prone to accelerated wear. While the MOT record shows no current advisories, the high mileage suggests the likelihood of worn suspension bushes, perished dampers, and coil springs. The braking system should be scrutinized for signs of thin discs or play in the calipers, as these are common points of failure on Ford Transit models under heavy loads. The failure recorded on 20 September 2023 at 109,711 miles was rectified immediately to allow a pass, but the specific nature of that fault is not detailed in the summary. A thorough check of the structural integrity is required, specifically around the chassis rails and mounting points where corrosion often develops on high-mileage work vans. Checking the exhaust system and tyre condition is also essential to ensure that the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests does not mask developing mechanical fatigue.