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AE18 XDV

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,607 mi
Last recorded85,607 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60 R16 92H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,797 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,557 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 63,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,122 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 39,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 XDV is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDV, 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

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What year was AE18 XDV registered?

AE18 XDV is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is AE18 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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