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2018 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,875 mi
Last recorded55,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 JS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 55,875 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 32,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 21,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 8,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 7,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam in middle of screen ()

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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500 JS is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 500 JS, 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 500 JS registered?

500 JS is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is 500 JS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 JS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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