2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF55 YVD

The Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 22 December 2022 at 159,939 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shown across the supplied history is stable, with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers. A minor anomaly appears in the December 2022 retest cycle, where the vehicle failed on 19 December at 159,937 miles yet recorded no defects, before passing three days later at 159,939 miles. At roughly 21 years old the van shows 159,939 recorded miles, equating to about 7,616 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression is strikingly flat: only 42 miles separate the November 2021 test (159,897) from the December 2022 pass. Such minimal annual use over the final recorded year suggests the van stood idle for long periods, which raises the risk of perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion from static exposure rather than wear from high mileage. The clean test record gives no specific component failures to chase, but the 2022 failure with no listed defect points to a possible administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a hard mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use pattern. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close checks, as the Transit Connect of this era is prone to chassis rust where road salt sits. Verify the exhaust emissions system and confirm the 2022 failure cause with the prior owner, since DVSA data omits the defect detail.