2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · YT68 AEL

The 2025‑10‑14 MOT at 75,735 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. While the immediate test is satisfactory, the history reveals intermittent faults that have recurred, indicating a pattern of periodic neglect rather than steady improvement. The odometer has risen from 33,981 miles in October 2021 to 75,735 miles in October 2025, an average annual increase of about 5,500 miles, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old van. However, the jump from 63,556 miles in September 2024 to 75,325 miles in October 2025 adds roughly 12,000 miles in a single year, exceeding the average and suggesting a period of intensified use or a gap in recorded mileage. Repeated advisories on the off‑side front suspension arm ball joint (2024‑09‑30) and the split drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boot (2025‑10‑13) point to persistent suspension and drivetrain wear. The rear inner brake pads were measured at less than 1.5 mm in the 2025‑10‑13 test, indicating imminent brake service, while the tyre wear recorded on both edges in 2024 and 2025 suggests mis‑alignment or suspension component fatigue. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the front suspension arms and ball joints, verify the integrity of the drive‑shaft boots, measure current brake pad thickness and inspect the discs for scoring, and assess tyre tread depth and wear pattern for signs of alignment problems. Any previous corrosion advisories or structural rust should be confirmed absent, and the service history should be reviewed to ensure that the recent pass reflects genuine remedial work rather than temporary fixes.