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BF18 RNJ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,057 miles

Both rear coil springs, lower mounting rubbers deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield under the fuel tank insecure but not likely to become detached.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,463 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads getting low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage in places but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs worn corroded and surface deteriorated excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads getting low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage in places but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 46,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,788 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 24,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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BF18 RNJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF18 RNJ, 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 BF18 RNJ registered?

BF18 RNJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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