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DS18 VCL

2018 Ford Transit Courier

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Courier61,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 VCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 135,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights on when you put side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 89,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 66,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 66,148 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure both lamps (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and aim too far to right (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

body damage/rear door

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 55,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 45,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Courier?

Based on 203,833 MOT tests across 34,285 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
9,671
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
34,285
On UK Roads
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DS18 VCL is a 2018 Ford Transit Courier in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Ford Transit Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 61,009 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Transit Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Transit Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS18 VCL is a 2018 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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