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BA18 OPY

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 OPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 74,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 39,552 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure Bolts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Driver's seat buckle not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Reset Bulb in Holder (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 39,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,420 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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BA18 OPY is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA18 OPY, 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 BA18 OPY registered?

BA18 OPY is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 August 2018.

Is BA18 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 OPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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