2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MX53 KEL
2018 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 84,250 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX53 KEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 84,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MX53 KEL 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 (MX53 KEL) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MX53 KEL Mileage History
- 24/02/202356,769 mi
- 23/02/202462,301 mi+5,532 mi
- 25/02/202572,939 mi+10,638 mi
- 26/02/202572,939 mi
- 03/02/202684,250 mi+11,311 mi
Average of roughly 9,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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