2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · HX55 AEZ

The 2024‑11‑28 MOT at 133,504 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness, while the earlier November 5 test at 133,493 miles also passed after a September 17 failure, indicating that recent remedial work has restored compliance rather than showing a clear improving or worsening trend. Over its 21‑year life the Transit Connect has accumulated roughly 6,357 miles per year, a figure that aligns with typical usage for its age. Mileage rose from 128,835 miles in September 2023 to 133,504 miles by November 2024, a gain of 4,669 miles in 14 months, which translates to about 13,236 miles per year in the final two months, suggesting a period of increased activity. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, test the brake calipers for binding and examine the brake discs for scoring, and look for structural rust around the chassis rails and wheel arches, as these components commonly exhibit fatigue in high‑mileage vans. Tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition and exhaust integrity should also be verified, since the MOT history shows no recorded defects but repeated failures may mask intermittent issues. Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, the absence of documented defects in the latest test is encouraging, yet a thorough physical examination remains essential to confirm that the previously flagged faults have been fully rectified and that no hidden corrosion or wear compromises structural integrity.