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FORD TRANSIT COURIER2018 · 1.5L DIESEL

ES52 ACE

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This 2018 FORD TRANSIT COURIER is a DIESEL vehicle with a 1499cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 90,410.

MOT
Valid
Expires 15/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted on February 16, 2026, at 90,410 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. Following a single failure in early February 2024, the vehicle has returned to clean results consecutively, suggesting that any identified issues were addressed promptly by the owner. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical commercial-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year. Between February 2025 (68,716 miles) and February 2026 (90,410 miles), the vehicle covered 21,694 miles in a single year. This represents a significant increase in usage compared to the 9,665 miles driven between the February 2023 and 2024 tests. This recent spike in mileage has likely subjected the vehicle to higher wear on consumables and suspension components over the last twelve months. While the recent records are clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most susceptible to wear on a Transit Courier with 90,000 miles. Examine the front suspension wishbones and stabilizer links for signs of rubber tearing, as these often degrade under high annual mileage. Given the recent high mileage interval, check the brake discs for thinning and inspect the calipers for signs of binding or corrosion. You should also verify the chassis for any emerging signs of surface rust to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the lack of recorded advisories in the digital history.

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78
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted on February 16, 2026, at 90,410 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. Following a single failure in early February 2024, the vehicle has returned to clean results consecutively, suggesting that any identified issues were addressed promptly by the owner. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical commercial-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year. Between February 2025 (68,716 miles) and February 2026 (90,410 miles), the vehicle covered 21,694 miles in a single year. This represents a significant increase in usage compared to the 9,665 miles driven between the February 2023 and 2024 tests. This recent spike in mileage has likely subjected the vehicle to higher wear on consumables and suspension components over the last twelve months. While the recent records are clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most susceptible to wear on a Transit Courier with 90,000 miles. Examine the front suspension wishbones and stabilizer links for signs of rubber tearing, as these often degrade under high annual mileage. Given the recent high mileage interval, check the brake discs for thinning and inspect the calipers for signs of binding or corrosion. You should also verify the chassis for any emerging signs of surface rust to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the lack of recorded advisories in the digital history.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Ford Transit Courier with plate ES52 ACE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since February 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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