2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · NG18 RUV
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 17,726 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,726 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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NG18 RUV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 17,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NG18 RUV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2018 Ford Transit Connect (NG18 RUV) between December 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Connect Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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