2018 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.5L Diesel · SF18 BYU
2018 Ford Tourneo Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2018. Recorded mileage 195,750 km. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 195,750 km
- 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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SF18 BYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 195,750 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF18 BYU 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 Tourneo Connect (SF18 BYU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
SF18 BYU Odometer History
- 23/11/202278,586 mi
- 28/10/2023100,933 mi+22,347 mi
- 28/10/2023100,933 mi
- 23/11/2024105,293 mi+4,360 mi
- 24/11/2025195,750 km
Average of roughly 39,004 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Tourneo Connect (C515)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sliding Door Mechanism and Latch Faults(Moderate)
The sliding rear doors can jam, fail to lock properly, or trigger dashboard warnings. Worn rollers, faulty latches and damaged wiring in the door channels are common, especially on family-used examples.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery Drain(Moderate)
General electrical issues include battery drain, infotainment glitches, heated windscreen segment failures and door-module faults. The car can go flat if left unused for more than a few days.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder (Automatic Models)(Serious)
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic suffers the same judder, hesitation and mechatronic failure issues as other Ford models. Urban stop-start use accelerates wear.
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- Sliding Door Mechanism and Latch FaultsModerate
The sliding rear doors can jam, fail to lock properly, or trigger dashboard warnings. Worn rollers, faulty latches and damaged wiring in the door channels are common, especially on family-used examples.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery DrainModerate
General electrical issues include battery drain, infotainment glitches, heated windscreen segment failures and door-module faults. The car can go flat if left unused for more than a few days.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder (Automatic Models)Serious
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic suffers the same judder, hesitation and mechatronic failure issues as other Ford models. Urban stop-start use accelerates wear.
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