2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · BU18 VUV
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 69,838 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,838 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.
BU18 VUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 69,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU18 VUV 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 (BU18 VUV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BU18 VUV Mileage History
- 21/04/202343,669 mi
- 24/04/202452,800 mi+9,131 mi
- 24/04/202561,924 mi+9,124 mi
- 14/04/202669,838 mi+7,914 mi
- 14/04/202669,838 mi
Average of roughly 8,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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