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AY18 NSU

2018 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

219,667 mi
Last recorded219,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 NSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 219,667 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 219,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 209,440 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light bottom of cover broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 209,435 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror indicator lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 192,916 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 192,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 178,042 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 178,042 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 155,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 155,195 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,575 miles

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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AY18 NSU is a 2018 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AY18 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY18 NSU registered?

AY18 NSU is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AY18 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 NSU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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