2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · SR18 AXJ
2018 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 99,822 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR18 AXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 99,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR18 AXJ 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 (SR18 AXJ) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 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), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SR18 AXJ Mileage History
- 30/09/202364,523 mi
- 07/10/202475,206 mi+10,683 mi
- 22/09/202586,633 mi+11,427 mi
- 06/10/202699,822 mi+13,189 mi
- 07/10/202699,822 mi
Average of roughly 11,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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