2018 Ford Transit · 66,847 MOT tests
2018 Ford Transit reliability
2018 Ford Transits fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 Transit years (66,847 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 23.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 66,724
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 66,847
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.5% of tests fail here (156% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres4.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Suspension2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.09%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.19%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.67%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.36%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Transit reliable?
2018 Ford Transits fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 Transit years (66,847 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.61% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford Transit shows 66,724 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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