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AO18 XAJ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,967 mi
Last recorded126,967 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 126,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,657 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 96,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,702 miles

screen damage

Pass 11 May 2021 48,378 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XAJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAJ, 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 AO18 XAJ registered?

AO18 XAJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is AO18 XAJ safe to buy?

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