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AE18 NKL

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,808 mi
Last recorded203,808 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 NKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 203,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 178,507 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 178,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 151,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,726 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AE18 NKL is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 65,149 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 NKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE18 NKL?

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What year was AE18 NKL registered?

AE18 NKL is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is AE18 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 NKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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