2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · AF16 WOC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a significant recent decline in standards. While it passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 96,762 miles, this followed a comprehensive failure just three miles prior. That failure revealed a multitude of safety-critical defects, including bald tyres, faulty wipers, and worn brakes, suggesting a reactive approach to maintenance where faults are only addressed when forced by an inspection failure. At 96,762 miles, the van has covered a distance roughly consistent with its age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. However, there is a notable gap of over 16,000 miles between April 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 18,700 miles in the following year. While the' accumulation is steady, the high volume of failures in the most recent period indicates that the vehicle has been subjected to heavy use without sufficient preventative maintenance between tests. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The MOT history repeatedly flags worn nearside rear inner suspension arm bushes and worn shock absorber bushes, indicating systemic wear across the rear assembly. Furthermore, the report of significantly worn rear artwork discs and mismatched tyre structures from the previous failure suggests that the vehicle's mechanical components require immediate scrutiny to ensure continued safety. Attention should also be paid to the condition of the windscreen and wiper assembly, which have been noted for damage and mechanical failure recently. Given the recurring issues with light lens damage over several years, the buyer should verify that all electrics and lighting components are fully functional and that the recent repairs made following the May 2025 failure were executed to a professional standard.