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YS18 LWM

2018 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 LWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,416 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,816 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,333 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,333 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEW REQUIRED WITH PAD RENEWAL .. CHECK MINIMUM RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears in centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad visully looks worn below servic limit but can not be fully assessed with wheel inplace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 32,877 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 32,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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YS18 LWM is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 YS18 LWM, 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 YS18 LWM registered?

YS18 LWM is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is YS18 LWM safe to buy?

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