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B18 FCB

2010 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,320 mi
Last recorded143,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Transit Connect98,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 FCB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 143,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 143,320 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,001 miles

Handbrake will need attention

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 135,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 126,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 124,259 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2021 124,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,032 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2020 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and fowling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,101 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor temp repair

Fail 19 Mar 2019 112,099 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor temp repair

offside rear parking brake sticking

pedal rubbers worn

smell of fuel but no leak time of mot test

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner cv gaitor temp repair

rear indicators slightly discoloured

signs of damp patch from front of engine area / leak of pipe /injector but not leaking time of mot test

small mirror below mirror main mirror on passenger side cracked

timing belt due

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,629 miles

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,304 miles

front tyres bald inner edges of tread but not exposing cords and both tyres on tread wear band

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

front tyres bald inner edges of tread but not exposing cords and both tyres on tread wear band

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,898 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,982 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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B18 FCB is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 98,497 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 B18 FCB, 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 16 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B18 FCB is a 2010 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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