2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT1.6L DIESEL

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect presents a strong roadworthiness profile, with its most recent MOT conducted on 29 May 2026 at 111,546 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. This is a significant improvement over earlier years and signals a resolving maintenance trend. The vehicle failed its June 2024 test on a blown position lamp, headlamp aim, and a worn rear brake disc, but when retested on the same day at the same mileage, only the rear brake disc advisory remained, with the lighting faults clearly addressed promptly. By the June 2025 test at 106,277 miles, even that advisory had cleared, and the May 2026 test confirmed the vehicle is currently in excellent mechanical order with no outstanding defects. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an 11-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 10,141 miles per year. The progression from 98,515 miles in June 2023 to 101,729 miles by June 2024, then to 106,277 miles by June 2025, and finally 111,546 miles by May 2026 shows a steady, predictable usage pattern with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes. There are no long periods of inactivity recorded in the MOT history, and the annual testing cadence has been maintained without interruption, suggesting regular use and consistent upkeep rather than neglect or dormancy. Despite the clean current record, a buyer should still inspect the rear braking system in person. The June 2024 advisory for a worn, pitted, or scored rear brake disc indicates the vehicle experienced a period of elevated rear brake wear, which on a Transit Connect often results from the rear axle carrying heavy loads. Check the condition of the rear brake discs, pads, and calipers for any signs of uneven wear, binding, or premature deterioration. The headlamp aim fault from the same test also warrants a quick verification that both headlamps sit at correct height and that the aim adjusters have not been tampered with or seized. Beyond the flagged items, a physical inspection should focus on the structural underside. Eleven years of commercial use at over 111,000 miles means the subframe, suspension mounting points, and floor pan deserve close scrutiny for corrosion, especially around the rear cargo area and wheel arches. Check the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear or weeping. The front nearside lamp assembly should also be examined for water ingress or loose connections, given the earlier position lamp failure. Overall, the MOT record reflects a well-maintained vehicle on an upward trajectory, but the history of rear brake wear and lighting faults justifies a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on those systems.