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YS18 WLG

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 WLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 56,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 9,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective split in sidewall , punctured, new tyre reqd ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 9,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 9,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

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 WLG is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS18 WLG registered?

YS18 WLG is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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