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A18 KBW

2018 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,262 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe is bent behind the offside lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 83,262 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe is bent behind the offside lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,721 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 68,720 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside inner pad is nearly on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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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A18 KBW is a 2018 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A18 KBW, 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.

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What year was A18 KBW registered?

A18 KBW is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is A18 KBW safe to buy?

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