2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · D16 MCR

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 27 February 2026 at 165,212 miles. Every MOT entry from 2022 through 2026 shows a pass with no defects or advisories logged by the tester. The maintenance history reflects consistent annual compliance with no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the five-year record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 20,650 miles per year against an eight-year lifespan, a high figure for this vehicle class. The records show steady accumulation: 92,359 miles on 10 May 2022, 103,065 on 9 February 2023, 126,691 on 20 February 2024, 153,821 on 15 February 2025, and 165,212 on 27 February 2026. A gap exists between the May 2022 and February 2023 tests, suggesting the prior owner delayed the renewal by roughly nine months rather than following a strict twelve-month cycle. The clean sheets at each test imply the previous keepers addressed wear before presentation rather than letting consumables or suspension components degrade to advisory level. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and light commercial duty cycle. The MOT record shows no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet the absence of advisories does not exempt the van from age-related fatigue in steering joints and exhaust emissions systems. Verify the service history independently to confirm drivetrain lubrication intervals were kept at this mileage. The DVSA data alone confirms legal roadworthiness, not mechanical longevity beyond the test date.