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279 FAM

2018 Ford Transit Custom

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Custom66,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 FAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Custom
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,953 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 71,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear / centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear / centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 61,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,011 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front deep lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

Based on 443,970 MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
10,634
Miles/Year
79,473
On UK Roads
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279 FAM is a 2018 Ford Transit Custom in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Transit Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 66,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was 279 FAM registered?

279 FAM is a 2018 Ford Transit Custom, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is 279 FAM safe to buy?

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