2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 88,558 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. This failure flagged critical issues including an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light, a missing road wheel fixing, and defective windscreen wipers. The trend suggests that the vehicle is only serviced when an MOT failure is imminent, which often leads to underlying mechanical issues being left unaddressed for extended periods. At 88,558 miles over seven years, this Transit Connect averages approximately 12,650 miles per annum. This usage level is consistent with a commercial vehicle but places significant demand on wear-related components. Between the 2023 test at 72,127 miles and August 2024 at 83,859 miles, the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in just fifteen months. This rapid accumulation explains the recurring tyre failures seen in August 2024, where the nearside rear tyre showed exposed cords, indicating a failure to monitor tread depth before it reached dangerous levels. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The offside rear parking brake was flagged for low effort in two consecutive August 2025 tests, which often indicates either a stretched brake cable or a seizing caliper that requires attention. The previous failure regarding the engine malfunction indicator light (MIL) is a major concern; a diagnostic scan should be performed to ensure no hidden fault codes remain present that were simply cleared for the MOT test. Furthermore, the recurring history of uneven tyre wear across multiple axles suggests the need to check for alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that may be causing premature tyre degradation.