2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NC04 AAZ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a worsening trend in structural integrity and mechanical neglect. While it passed its last test in May 2023 at 132,950 miles, this followed a major failure just two weeks prior where the vehicle suffered from critical structural failures. The record shows a persistent history of escalating corrosion, progressing from minor sill rust in 2020 to significant reductions in structural rigidity in the outer sills by 2023. This indicates that the structural decay is accelerating and is likely reaching a terminal stage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in recent data as the last recorded MOT was performed in May 2023. Given the current date of August 2026, the vehicle has operated without a valid test certificate for over three years. This lack of recent oversight is particularly risky for a vehicle of this age, where degradation of rubber components, fluid systems, and corrosion occurs rapidly during periods of inactivity or infrequent testing. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the inner and outer sills and floor pans, as the history shows repeated failures for corrosion-related structural weakness. The suspension system is another recurring point of failure, with worn anti-roll bar linkages and ball joints flagged across five different years. Furthermore, the braking system shows a history of poor maintenance, including severely corroded pipes and imbalanced efficiency in 2019 and 2020. The persistent oil leak noted in almost every test since 2020 suggests an engine-related issue that should be monitored for catastrophic failure.