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YY18 XMT

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,919 mi
Last recorded80,919 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Transit Connect65,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 XMT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 47,517 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 47,517 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 36,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,998 miles

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

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

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

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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YY18 XMT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY18 XMT, 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 YY18 XMT registered?

YY18 XMT is a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 July 2018.

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The MOT history for YY18 XMT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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