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AK18 ULS

2018 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 ULS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,836 miles

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

Front Brake disc faces corroded in areas.

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

Fail 26 May 2026 78,836 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))

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

Front Brake disc faces corroded in areas.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,910 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 76,897 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,087 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 53,193 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Center Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 39,340 miles

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

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 ULS is a 2018 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

AK18 ULS is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is AK18 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 ULS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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