2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · FP18 BTZ
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2018. Recorded mileage 79,782 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,782 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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FP18 BTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 79,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP18 BTZ 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 (FP18 BTZ) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER and OUTER treads dated 0618 (5.2.3 (e))”.
FP18 BTZ Mileage History
- 16/05/202361,798 mi
- 25/05/202361,900 mi+102 mi
- 22/08/202430,317 mi-31,583 mi
- 22/08/202430,317 mi
- 03/09/202579,782 mi+49,465 mi
Average of roughly 7,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Connect Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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