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BA18 JLU

2018 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit69,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 JLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,580 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 89,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 77,025 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 67,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,886 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 52,885 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Lower steering UJ to Rack insecure + excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BA18 JLU is a 2018 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BA18 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA18 JLU registered?

BA18 JLU is a 2018 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is BA18 JLU safe to buy?

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