2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT1.5L Diesel

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 19 June 2025 at 46,958 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from May 2021 to June 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken sequence indicates a consistently maintained mechanical condition and a maintenance trend that is neither worsening nor resolving faults, simply stable. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a nine-year-old light commercial vehicle. The record shows 26,527 miles at the 28 May 2021 test, rising to 28,270 by 31 May 2022, 30,424 on 23 June 2023, 35,594 on 6 June 2024, and 46,958 on 19 June 2025. Annual increments averaged roughly 5,200 miles, well below typical fleet usage. The largest single-year jump occurred between June 2024 and June 2025, adding 11,364 miles, yet the test still passed cleanly. Such low overall mileage implies lighter duty or extended periods stationary, though the sparse but regular testing leaves no gaps in the official history. Previous owners evidently addressed any required upkeep before each examination, as no tester ever flagged tyres, wipers, suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion. A clean sheet across all visits suggests basic consumable care was not skipped. Nevertheless, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and hidden rust, particularly around chassis rails and sills, given the van’s age and potential for moisture ingress during idle spells. Practical checks should target components that MOT tests may not stress under low-mileage conditions. Examine coil springs and suspension arms for fatigue cracks, verify brake calipers are free from binding after standing, and assess exhaust emissions against expected norms for the engine fitted. Although the record shows no advisories, a nine-year-old vehicle merits a thorough visual survey of fluid leaks and drivetrain condition before purchase.