2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · LD18 RBF
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 63,364 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,364 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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LD18 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 63,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD18 RBF 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 (LD18 RBF) between January 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LD18 RBF Mileage History
- 17/01/202452,874 mi
- 11/11/202461,692 mi+8,818 mi
- 12/11/202461,692 mi
- 23/07/202563,364 mi+1,672 mi
- 24/07/202563,364 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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