2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · HJ18 EFK
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 119,984 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ18 EFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 119,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HJ18 EFK 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 (HJ18 EFK) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ18 EFK Mileage History
- 22/02/202377,932 mi
- 22/02/202373,578 mi-4,354 mi
- 17/10/202387,537 mi+13,959 mi
- 04/10/2024103,770 mi+16,233 mi
- 01/10/2025119,984 mi+16,214 mi
Average of roughly 16,130 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: Below Average
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