2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · CAT 579T
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2018. Recorded mileage 30,735 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,735 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.
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CAT 579T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 30,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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CAT 579T 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 (CAT 579T) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
CAT 579T Mileage History
- 30/03/202215,009 mi
- 24/03/202319,274 mi+4,265 mi
- 20/03/202421,922 mi+2,648 mi
- 19/03/202523,648 mi+1,726 mi
- 30/03/202630,735 mi+7,087 mi
Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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