CarVerify

Free Car Check

AB03 ENG

2018 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,407 mi
Last recorded73,407 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ENG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,407 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 73,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,641 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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

near side and off side rear bump stops deterated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,085 miles

Offside Rear ABS wiring cable tied to leaf spring and routed through handbrake mechanism

Fail 20 Sep 2022 56,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear ABS wiring cable tied to leaf spring and routed through handbrake mechanism

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 48,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AB03 ENG is a 2018 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB03 ENG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB03 ENG?

You can check the full history of AB03 ENG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AB03 ENG registered?

AB03 ENG is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is AB03 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 ENG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB03 ENG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AB03 ENG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.