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AF18 LXT

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 LXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,159 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken/insecure

Offside Rear Bump stop broken/insecure

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 122,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken/insecure

Offside Rear Bump stop broken/insecure

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre flat ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring anti rattle mount/bump stop deteriorated. spring still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring anti rattle mount/bump stop deteriorated. spring still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring anti rattle mount/bump stop deteriorated. spring still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring anti rattle mount/bump stop deteriorated. spring still secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 55,817 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 55,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (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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AF18 LXT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF18 LXT, 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.

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What year was AF18 LXT registered?

AF18 LXT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 April 2018.

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