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AY18 NTJ

2018 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,449 mi
Last recorded146,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 NTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 146,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 146,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 140,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 138,550 miles

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

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

pad warning in cluster ,pads almost new ,suspect wiring fault

Fail 8 Mar 2023 138,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected smashed (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected cracked and full of water (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened both rear spring assisters (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn out and liable to fall off arms (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

pad warning in cluster ,pads almost new ,suspect wiring fault

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 107,438 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low tread on its outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

broken brake pad wear sensor wire - nearside rear

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,038 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,038 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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AY18 NTJ is a 2018 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NTJ, 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 AY18 NTJ registered?

AY18 NTJ is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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