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B3 HYV

2018 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 74,350 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,722 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,796 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 72,794 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,635 miles

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

Vehicle Has Mud Underneath

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,661 miles

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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B3 HYV is a 2018 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 HYV, 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 B3 HYV registered?

B3 HYV is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 2018.

Is B3 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 HYV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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