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2018 Ford Transit Custom 2.0L Diesel · SS51 JOE

SS51 JOE

2018 Ford Transit Custom (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 139,645 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM
Year / Origin
2018 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
139,645 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
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SS51 JOE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
  • 139,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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SS51 JOE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 17:03
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Transit Custom (SS51 JOE) between March 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

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SS51 JOE Mileage History

  1. 14/03/202390,500 mi
  2. 14/03/202390,500 mi
  3. 14/03/2024110,955 mi+20,455 mi
  4. 06/03/2025124,189 mi+13,234 mi
  5. 05/08/2026139,645 mi+15,456 mi

Average of roughly 14,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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