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AE18 WPU

2018 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,109 mi
Last recorded177,109 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 WPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 177,109 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front bonnet safety release handle broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 177,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front bonnet safety release handle broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 106,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,814 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 69,814 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 29,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 23,525 miles

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

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

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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AE18 WPU is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE18 WPU, 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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AE18 WPU is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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