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AJ18 TRX

2018 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,461 mi
Last recorded152,461 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 TRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 152,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working lamp smashed (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,302 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windshield cracked various edges does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads starting to get low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 123,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked and stonechipped LH upper - Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 105,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested As not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Both rear bump stops detached. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres split to cords and low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked and stonechipped LH upper - Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 70,261 miles

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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AJ18 TRX is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ18 TRX, 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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AJ18 TRX is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 August 2018.

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