2018 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YK18 VMA
2018 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 134,887 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK18 VMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 134,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK18 VMA 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 (YK18 VMA) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
YK18 VMA Mileage History
- 08/05/2024126,164 mi
- 20/02/2025126,652 mi+488 mi
- 03/03/2025126,654 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2026134,849 mi+8,195 mi
- 13/05/2026134,887 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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