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BD18 MGZ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,068 mi
Last recorded109,068 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 MGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 109,068 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Strange ticking/knocking noise coming from engine/gearbox on idle

Pass 2 Jun 2023 80,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 56,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 51,344 miles

Rear 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))

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

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

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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BD18 MGZ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD18 MGZ, 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 BD18 MGZ registered?

BD18 MGZ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is BD18 MGZ safe to buy?

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