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A53 RVE

2018 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 RVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 123,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 123,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 102,664 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2024 77,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 54,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 37,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A53 RVE is a 2018 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 69,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A53 RVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A53 RVE registered?

A53 RVE is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is A53 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A53 RVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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