2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · S28 OAB

The 2006 Ford Transit Connect passed its most recent MOT on 11 September 2023 at 122,079 miles, but the tester recorded the underside and components as rather corroded. The maintenance trend is not improving. Structural corrosion and brake faults have recurred across multiple tests since 2021, and the latest pass merely confirms the vehicle remains legally roadworthy while carrying unresolved long-term decay. Recorded mileage rose from 106,387 in March 2021 to 108,915 by June 2022, then to 122,079 by September 2023. That is roughly 6,100 miles per year across a 20-year life, typical for the model. The gap between the March 2021 failure and the May 2021 pass shows only 1,298 miles covered in two months, yet the 13,164 miles added by June 2022 and a further 13,164 by 2023 suggest steady light commercial use rather than prolonged standing. A buyer must inspect the inner and outer sills directly. The March 2021 test flagged seat belt anchorages on both sides with inadequate sill repairs and an offside front inner sill excessively corroded, then the June 2022 failure recorded a nearside inner sill with rigidity significantly reduced. The September 2023 corrosion note confirms this structural issue persists. Brake and suspension faults also demand physical checks. The tester cited excessively binding front and rear service brakes in 2021 and 2022, with obviously worn front discs and insecure anti-roll bar mountings. Split CV boots, corroded coil springs, and front-to-rear brake pipe corrosion appeared in 2021. Verify the calipers free off, the discs and pipes are sound, and the exhaust flexi section no longer leaks before any purchase.