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303 SAU

2018 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,872 mi
Last recorded71,872 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 SAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 71,872 miles

Offside Exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 71,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 59,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,330 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on the limits (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
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303 SAU is a 2018 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 303 SAU, 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

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What year was 303 SAU registered?

303 SAU is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is 303 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 303 SAU 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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