2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · MV18 LXP
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 237,506 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,506 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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MV18 LXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 237,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MV18 LXP 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 (MV18 LXP) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV18 LXP Mileage History
- 26/04/2024180,565 mi
- 04/04/2025201,215 mi+20,650 mi
- 05/04/2025201,215 mi
- 21/04/2026237,504 mi+36,289 mi
- 28/04/2026237,506 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 28,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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