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AB02 TAP

2018 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 TAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 117,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 102,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,990 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,967 miles

emissions too clean to register

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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AB02 TAP is a 2018 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB02 TAP, 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 AB02 TAP registered?

AB02 TAP is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is AB02 TAP safe to buy?

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