2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · EX18 LDZ
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 100,610 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,610 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.
EX18 LDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 100,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX18 LDZ 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 (EX18 LDZ) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EX18 LDZ Mileage History
- 09/11/202294,438 mi
- 24/10/202396,169 mi+1,731 mi
- 24/10/202396,183 mi+14 mi
- 07/11/202498,758 mi+2,575 mi
- 24/10/2025100,610 mi+1,852 mi
Average of roughly 2,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for EX18LDZ.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for EX18LDZ. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EX18 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EX18LDZ.
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
AYGO
TOYOTA
C-HR
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
AYGO
TOYOTA
C-HR
LEXUS
ES
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
AURIS
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2018 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.