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AK18 JFJ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,553 mi
Last recorded64,553 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 64,553 miles

Nail in tyre metal in tread

Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn

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

Fail 23 May 2026 64,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre metal in tread

Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn

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

Pass 19 May 2025 52,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop worn

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

Pass 21 May 2024 42,882 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 32,488 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 24,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn.outer tyre wall badly worn due to curbing.nail in tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 24,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn.outer tyre wall badly worn due to curbing.nail in tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 18,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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AK18 JFJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Grey 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 AK18 JFJ, 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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What year was AK18 JFJ registered?

AK18 JFJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is AK18 JFJ safe to buy?

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