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M300 CSR

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,406 mi
Last recorded201,406 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CSR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 201,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 180,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 161,275 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 161,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,370 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 93,370 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 76,311 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values actual 1.47, max 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

oil level very low

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,662 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 95,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,604 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,604 miles

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

Towbar attachment insecure ball, removed (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,506 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2020 59,506 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 38,461 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,781 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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M300 CSR is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M300 CSR, 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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M300 CSR is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 April 2018.

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