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YP18 OTA

2018 Ford Transit Courier

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Courier61,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 OTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 123,477 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 123,477 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 110,680 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive leak on off side off gear box drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre over 20years old

Fail 17 Feb 2025 110,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive leak on off side off gear box drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre over 20years old

Pass 8 May 2024 98,576 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 98,555 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 81,772 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 81,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 56,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 38,423 miles

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

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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YP18 OTA is a 2018 Ford Transit Courier in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YP18 OTA is a 2018 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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