2015 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT1.6L Diesel

In the April 29 2026 MOT the 2015 Ford Transit Connect passed, yet the test recorded play in both steering rack inner joints, slight corrosion on the off‑side front and near‑side rear lower brake hoses, and a slightly loose rear exhaust heat shield, indicating that the vehicle remains roadworthy but carries several advisory defects. The pattern of recurring steering rack play, brake hose corrosion and exhaust heat shield looseness across the 2025 and 2026 tests shows a stable trend rather than a clear worsening or improvement. The mileage trajectory reveals high usage for an 11‑year‑old vehicle, averaging about 12,756 miles per year. From 2022‑04‑26 (129,082 miles) to 2023‑03‑18 (132,571 miles) the odometer rose by 3,489 miles in roughly eleven months, and the jump from 2024‑03‑16 (136,071 miles) to 2025‑03‑24 (138,636 miles) added 2,565 miles in a year, while the most recent increase from 2025‑03‑24 to 2026‑04‑29 (140,312 miles) was only 1,676 miles over just over a year, confirming continuous high‑rate driving with no extended periods of standing. A buyer should inspect the steering rack for excessive free play and check the condition of the inner joints, examine the lower brake hoses for corrosion and signs of fluid leakage, and verify that the rear exhaust heat shield mounts are secure and free of rust. Particular attention should be given to the suspension bushes and ball joints, the rear brake pads and discs for thinning or scoring, and the overall chassis for any structural rust that could affect the heat shield or other mounting points.