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AJ18 VAN

2018 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 VAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 158,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 185,578 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 161,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 137,245 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,059 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))

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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AJ18 VAN is a 2018 Ford Transit in White 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 AJ18 VAN, 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 AJ18 VAN registered?

AJ18 VAN is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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