2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · AF67 GNJ

The most recent MOT on 24 November 2025 at 125,100 miles shows the vehicle passed, but the braking system remains a persistent concern. The offside parking brake only just met minimum efficiency, and the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin alongside worn and pitted rear discs. This is not a one-off. Rear brake disc wear has appeared in every test since July 2023, indicating a chronic issue rather than isolated wear. The trend is stable in the sense that the vehicle keeps passing, yet the rear braking components clearly demand repeated attention and have never fully resolved between tests. At roughly 13,900 miles per year, this Transit Connect has led a hard working life. The gap between the July 2023 pass at 84,792 miles and the October 2024 test at 122,046 miles is striking. That is 37,254 miles in just over sixteen months, averaging over 27,000 miles annually during that period. Such intensive use accelerates wear on consumables and structural components alike. The mileage progression is consistent with commercial or high frequency private use, not a lightly used van. Buyers should focus their inspection on the rear braking assembly first. Pitted and worn rear discs appearing across multiple tests suggest calipers may be sticking or the handbrake mechanism is not releasing fully. Check the rear caliper slides, pistons, and handbrake cables for free movement. Inspect the condition of the rear subframe and suspension mounting points, as high mileage commercial work often accelerates corrosion in these areas. The advisory on the nearside rear outer tyre showing cracking or perishing at the last test points to age related deterioration, so examine all four tyres for sidewall condition and date codes, not just tread depth. The front end also warrants close scrutiny. The July 2023 failure recorded both front and rear pads below 1.5mm, yet the November 2025 test only flagged rear pads as thin. Front pads were replaced at some point, but the front discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2023 and have not been flagged since. Verify whether the front discs have been replaced or if they remain original and worn. Check the nearside front inner tyre noted as worn on the edge and perished at the most recent test, which could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues such as worn wishbone bushes or a failing track rod end. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the sills, crossmembers, and mounting points, is essential given the mileage and commercial duty cycle.