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AY18 NXM

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

169,342 mi
Last recorded169,342 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 NXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 169,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 168,275 miles

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 168,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,277 miles

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

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

handbrake high travel

Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,277 miles

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

handbrake high travel

Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,012 miles

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 124,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,111 miles

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

Front wipers smeary, judders

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,111 miles

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

Front wipers smeary, judders

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

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,663 miles

Nearside Front bodywork damage

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 77,663 miles

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front bodywork damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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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AY18 NXM is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AY18 NXM, 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 AY18 NXM registered?

AY18 NXM is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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