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B23 LEW

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 LEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 109,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,869 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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B23 LEW is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 LEW, 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 B23 LEW registered?

B23 LEW is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is B23 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 LEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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