2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · BA18 CPU
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 88,502 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BA18 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 88,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA18 CPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Transit Connect (BA18 CPU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
BA18 CPU Mileage History
- 02/08/202368,614 mi
- 18/08/202368,615 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/202476,228 mi+7,613 mi
- 14/08/202476,228 mi
- 15/08/202588,502 mi+12,274 mi
Average of roughly 9,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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