2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2301.5L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable and clean maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 September 2025 at 110,554 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This streak of clean results across the last five tests suggests the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevents mechanical or structural failures from reaching the MOT threshold. The mileage profile indicates consistent heavy commercial use, averaging approximately 13,800 miles per year over its eight-year lifespan. A significant interval of 16,125 miles occurred between the June 2023 test at 85,048 miles and the October 2024 test at 101,173 miles, while another 9,381 miles were covered in the year leading up to September 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting, which often helps prevent brake corrosion and seal degradation associated with long periods of inactivity. Given the lack of recorded advisories, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to high-mileage wear on the Ford Transit Connect. The buyer should examine the suspension integrity, specifically looking for perished control arm bushes or worn coil springs which often fatigue after the 100,000-mile mark. Checking the brake discs for thinning and the caliper binding is also advisable, as the MOT only tests for functional failure rather than gradual wear. An inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion around the mounting points remains essential to ensure the high-mileage use has not compromised the integrity of the van.