2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · BW02 REC
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 60,248 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW02 REC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 60,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW02 REC 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 (BW02 REC) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BW02 REC Mileage History
- 05/02/202446,845 mi
- 05/02/202446,845 mi
- 08/04/202554,487 mi+7,642 mi
- 10/04/202554,487 mi
- 28/05/202660,248 mi+5,761 mi
Average of roughly 5,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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