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YT18 XWJ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,498 mi
Last recorded190,498 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT18 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 190,498 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 171,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 153,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2024 153,480 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,334 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 129,334 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 29 Mar 2022 102,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre BADLY worn on both edges ()

movement in the steering nearside

oil leak from gearbox nearside drive shaft

wipers are worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 72,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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YT18 XWJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT18 XWJ, 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 YT18 XWJ registered?

YT18 XWJ is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 April 2018.

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