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AY18 ZDT

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 153,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area, recommend investigation asap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 153,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area, recommend investigation asap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 133,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 133,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2024 122,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 May 2024 122,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and inner edge bald. 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,474 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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AY18 ZDT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

AY18 ZDT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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