2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF08 XAZ

The 2008 Ford Transit Connect presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent test on 4 September 2023 at 217,782 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the single failure on 9 June 2023 at 216,926 miles showing no defects logged, indicating the fail stemmed from administrative or unrecorded non-mechanical grounds rather than a worsening fault pattern. Mileage stands at 217,782 against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 12,099 miles per year, which is high for this vehicle class and signals sustained commercial-style use. The records show 168,423 miles on 16 June 2021, rising to 191,289 by 18 May 2022 and 216,926 by June 2023, a consistent annual accumulation near 23,000 miles in the later period. A gap exists between the June 2023 fail and September 2023 pass with only 856 miles added, suggesting the van was lightly used or parked during that interval. The sparse clean tests give no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions to track. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and chassis corrosion given the age and high mileage, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture early-stage rust or worn coil springs. The tester flagged no binding calipers or tyre tread issues, yet the 2023 failure with zero recorded defects warrants verification of the original fail reason and confirmation the vehicle was correctly rectified before the September pass. Given the 216,926 to 217,782 mileage plateau across the final two tests, drivetrain and clutch wear from prolonged urban load cycles remains a practical risk on this Transit Connect. Examine the suspension arms and exhaust system closely, as 18 years of service will likely have degraded rubber mounts beyond the thresholds the MOT sampled.