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AO18 VJD

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,660 mi
Last recorded143,660 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 VJD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 143,660 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2026 143,660 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,916 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 44,916 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,505 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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AO18 VJD is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 AO18 VJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 VJD registered?

AO18 VJD is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is AO18 VJD safe to buy?

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