2007 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF07 OGU

The vehicle presents a stable level of roadworthiness, evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes without recorded defects. The most recent test in February 2025 at 164,404 miles resulted in no failures or advisories, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety standards. This clean record suggests a consistent approach to maintenance and a lack of immediate mechanical failures that typically plague vehicles of this age and mileage. The recorded mileage of 164,404 miles over 19 years averages to approximately 8,650 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a light commercial vehicle. The data shows consistent usage intervals, such as the 20,000-mile gap between January 2023 and January 2024, and another 15,648 miles between the 2024 and February 2025 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for extended periods, which helps prevent the degradation of seals, hoses, and rubber components often seen in older vans. Despite the clean MOT history, an in-person inspection must focus on common wear points for the Ford Transit Connect of this era. The buyer should specifically examine the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for hidden corrosion, as MOT tests only flag rust once it becomes a structural weakness. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers is necessary to ensure there is no excessive play or weeping that might not have triggered a failure during a standard test.