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AK18 LHR

2018 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,127 mi
Last recorded234,127 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 234,127 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 22 May 2025 208,809 miles

Front brake wear sensor not attached/ damaged

Fail 17 May 2025 208,501 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front brake wear sensor not attached/ damaged

Pass 4 May 2024 178,999 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 152,161 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 150,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected drivers view effected from crack in window screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers front seat belt slightly frayed not effect operation (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,837 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door damage (hole)

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

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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AK18 LHR is a 2018 Ford Transit in Blue 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 AK18 LHR, 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 AK18 LHR registered?

AK18 LHR is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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