2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF08 WYO

The 2008 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable roadworthiness trend, passing its most recent MOT on 29 July 2024 at 169,309 miles with no defects recorded. The test before that, on 26 July 2023 at 176,420 miles, also passed clean. Prior to this, the van cleared the 6 August 2022 test at 161,176 miles with no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 4 August 2022 at the same mileage, though the record shows no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded reason for the rejection two days before the pass. Mileage sits at 169,309 across roughly eighteen years, equating to about 9,400 miles per year and typical for a light commercial vehicle. The record shows an odd pattern: the van dropped from 176,420 miles in July 2023 to 169,309 by July 2024, a net reduction of just over 7,000 miles in twelve months. Combined with the identical 161,176 miles logged on both August 2022 tests, the data implies either a clock discrepancy, a replacement cluster, or periods of limited use. The sparse history with only four entries across two years offers little insight into long-term care. A buyer should physically verify the odometer against service stamps and V5C to explain the backwards mileage. With no advisories raised on any pass, the tester logged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components. That does not rule out hidden fatigue on a van of this age and 169k miles. Inspect chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounts for rust given the vehicle's 2008 build. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and confirm tyre condition despite no tread flags in the record. The clean MOT sheet points to a structurally sound example, but the mileage anomaly demands verification before purchase.