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Ford Transit Connect YP18WVZ — MOT history, mileage and tax

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GB YP18WVZ

2018 Ford Transit Connect

Generated from DVSA record, 7 Oct 2026
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At a glance

This white 2018 Ford Transit Connect has passed 2 of its 6 first-attempt MOT tests; 2018 Transit Connects tested in 2025 passed 74.6% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 26 September 2026, was a pass at retest, 3 days after a fail for a light and the wipers or washers. Mileage of 221,228 is above three-quarters of 2018 Transit Connects tested in 2025.

DVSA record · 7 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet
Year
2018
Fuel
Diesel
Colour
White
Engine
1499cc
CO2
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Euro status
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1 Vehicle identity

Registration
YP18WVZ
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Year
2018
First registered
21 Jun 2018
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
1499cc
Colour
White
CO2
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Euro status
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Marked for export
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Wheel plan
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Type approval
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V5C issued
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Vehicle age
8 yr 3 mo
Registration area
Leeds

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
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Tax due
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Annual road tax
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MOT status
Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
25 Sep 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
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Outstanding recall
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First used date
21 Jun 2018
Manufacture date
21 Jun 2018

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Dangerous item, 23 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Suspension & steering

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s). Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 23 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s). Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 23 Sept 2026: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play. Recorded at 2 tests.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Tyres

Major item, 23 Sept 2026: Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle.. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Advisory, 23 Sept 2026: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall.

Advisory, 19 Sept 2025: nsr tyre uneven wear on outer edge.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 23 Sept 2026: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Major item, 23 Sept 2026: Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Minor item, 23 Sept 2026: Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction over head compartment insecure (hanging down).

Minor item, 19 Sept 2025: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Structure & corrosion

Minor item, 19 Sept 2025: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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Engine – oil

Advisory, 23 Sept 2026: Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Other

Major item, 23 Sept 2026: Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Advisory, 19 Sept 2025: Slight play nsf inner tie rod.

No recent issue

Exhaust & emissions

Nothing recorded against this in the last two years of tests.

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4 How it compares with other 2018 Transit Connects

Against every Ford Transit Connect first used in 2018 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (16,186 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2018 Transit ConnectWhat it means
Pass rate, first attempts2 of 6 (33%)74.6% in 2025Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts4 of 618.4% of first testsLower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)17.0% of first tests1 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (26 Sept 2026)221,228 miles86,788 (middle half 62,759–113,472)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)0 of 640.9% of first testsLower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Ford Transit Connect first used in 2018, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

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  1. On this carBrakes. dangerous item recorded in the last two years (2021, 2026). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carSuspension & steering. advisory recorded in the last two years (2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  3. On this carTyres. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2025, 2026). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  4. On this carLamps & visibility. major item, minor item recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
  5. On this carStructure & corrosion. minor item recorded in the last two years (2023, 2025). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  6. On this carEngine – oil. advisory recorded in the last two years (2023, 2024, 2026). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.
  7. On this carOther. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2025, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.

This car vs what 2018 Transit Connects usually fail on

Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%this car: brakes items recorded 2021, 2026
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam11.2%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%this car: tyres items recorded 2021, 2025, 2026
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively10.2%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
Condition: has ply or cords exposed8.5%this car: tyres items recorded 2021, 2025, 2026

Bars: share of 2018 Transit Connect first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

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5 MOT history

Tests passed6 of 10
Tests failed4
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year27,808 mi
Pass rate60%
First mileage76,104 mi (as at 8 Jul 2021)
Last mileage221,228 mi (as at 26 Sep 2026)
Years on record5.2 yr
Colour at last MOTWhite

Test history

Pass 26 Sep 2026 221,228 mi Expiry 25 Sep 2027
  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Fail 23 Sep 2026 221,192 mi
  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction over head compartment insecure (hanging down) (3.1 (a) (i)) Minor
  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Major — failed
  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
  • Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Major — failed
  • Dangerous Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
Pass 19 Sep 2025 188,287 mi Expiry 18 Sep 2026
  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) Minor
  • Slight play nsf inner tie rod Advisory
  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip (3.2 (a) (i)) Minor
  • nsr tyre uneven wear on outer edge Advisory
Pass 14 Aug 2024 165,589 mi Expiry 13 Aug 2025
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Fail 13 Aug 2024 165,589 mi
  • Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Nearside and offside front fog lamp lens broken Advisory
  • Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) Minor
Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,734 mi Expiry 7 Jul 2024
  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) Minor
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Pass 8 Jul 2022 105,392 mi Expiry 7 Jul 2023

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,392 mi
  • Nearside Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Major — failed
  • Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • wiper blades deteriorating Advisory
Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,104 mi Expiry 7 Jul 2022
  • Rear tyres cracking inner side wall Advisory
  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) Minor
Fail 8 Jul 2021 76,104 mi
  • Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Brakes slightly rubbing (could not get a visual inspection wheel trims fitted) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn inner edge Advisory
  • Offside Rear Brakes slightly rubbing (could not get a visual inspection wheel trims fitted) possible inner brake pad worn. Advisory
  • Rear tyres cracking inner side wall Advisory
  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) Minor

MOT data sourced from DVSA, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DVSA bulk record as of 27 Sep 2026. DVLA-only fields (tax status, tax due, annual road tax, ULEZ/CO2/Euro status, export marker, wheel plan, type approval, V5C date, recalls) are not loaded until someone presses "Check latest from DVLA & DVSA". Sections 3 and 4 are SortedCars’ arithmetic on the same public record and on DVSA test statistics; they describe the record, not the car’s condition, and are not advice about buying it. Always have a used car inspected before you buy. Check the official record at GOV.UK: check MOT history.

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