2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · YT68 AAE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend following previous mechanical interventions. The most recent test on 24 January 2026 at 150,402 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that identified issues from prior years have been addressed. The vehicle currently meets the minimum requirements for road use despite its high-mileage profile. The mileage history reflects high-intensity commercial use, averaging approximately 18,800 miles per year over its eight-year life. Data shows consistent usage patterns, such as 4,364 miles covered between February 2025 and January 2026, and over 16,000 miles between October 2022 and September 2023. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been left stationary, but it also confirms that drivetrain and suspension components have been subjected to significant wear compared to a typical private vehicle. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the record shows recurring failures in this area. The vehicle failed the September 2021 test due to thin rear brake pads and failed again in late September 2023 for poor parking brake efficiency. While these were rectified, the high mileage necessitates a thorough check of brake calipers for binding, disc thickness, and the integrity of the handbrake cable. Given the annual mileage, a detailed inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is also required to ensure that structural fatigue has not reached a critical point of imminent failure.