2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF55 YXC

The 2005 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 28 February 2023 at 167,798 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 5 March 2022 at 163,502 miles. The absence of any advisories across both entries indicates the previous keeper addressed consumable and mechanical items to test standard and the vehicle entered its late service life without outstanding test-flagged faults. Recorded mileage sits at 167,798 against an approximate 21-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,990 miles per year and reflecting typical light commercial usage. The 4,296-mile gain between March 2022 and February 2023 confirms a low annual accumulation rather than rapid wear. The DVSA history shows only two annual tests with no failures, gaps, or repeated corrections, so the dataset is sparse but clean and reveals no neglect pattern such as repeated tyre or brake failures. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clear MOT record. At this age and mileage, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points warrant close checks for fatigue and corrosion even where the tester logged nothing. Brake discs, calipers, and handbrake mechanism should be assessed for binding or uneven wear from prolonged low-mileage standing. Structural integrity around sills, wheel arches, and the cargo floor needs visual confirmation for hidden rust not captured in a pass result. The clean record implies reasonable upkeep, but the three-year lapse to the current date in July 2026 means the van has run untested since February 2023 and may carry undocumented wear.