2023 Ford Transit Connect 240 Trend Eblu 1.5L Diesel · AD72 DXJ

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 13 January 2026 at 40,156 miles, though the same-day failure with no defects logged points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend reads as stable given the clean pass and absence of advisories, but the paired failure and pass on identical mileage and date warrant scrutiny of the test station's records. At roughly three years old the Transit Connect shows 40,156 miles, equating to about 13,385 miles per year, which sits high for a 2023 light van and implies regular commercial use. The MOT history is sparse, offering only the January 2026 entries with no earlier tests disclosed, so no longitudinal wear pattern or rapid accumulation between annual tests can be established from the supplied data. A buyer should physically confirm the reason behind the 13 January 2026 failure, as a no-defect fail often signals a documentation or identification mismatch rather than worn suspension bushes or brake discs. With no advisories on the pass, the tester recorded no concerns on tyres, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at 40,156 miles. Given the high annual mileage for its age, inspect the front suspension arms, driveshaft gaiters, and rear coil springs for early fatigue, and verify the DPF and brake caliper operation under load. The clean record provides no red flags, but the same-day fail and pass demands the original DVSA test certificates before purchase.