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AF18 VZJ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 145,466 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 128,094 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,077 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AF18 VZJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 AF18 VZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF18 VZJ?

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What year was AF18 VZJ registered?

AF18 VZJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AF18 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 VZJ 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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