2021 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · AF71 OJU

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 August 2025 at 42,096 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from the prior year's examination. The mileage pattern shows light use for a five-year-old van. The 16 August 2024 test recorded 19,512 miles, rising to 42,096 miles by August 2025, a 22,584-mile accumulation over twelve months after the first three years saw under 20,000 miles total. Two clean MOT passes with no advisories on brakes, suspension, exhaust emissions, or corrosion give no evidence of deferred upkeep, though the sparse two-entry history limits longitudinal judgement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and commercial classification. The absence of advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs in both tests suggests these components remain within tolerance, but standing periods implied by the low early mileage can accelerate rubber perishing and brake caliper seizing unseen by the annual test. Verify the service history independently and confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition at point of sale, as these consumables fall outside MOT failure thresholds until worn. The record shows no recurring faults, yet a pre-purchase check of drivetrain oil and coolant remains prudent on any high-mileage-year vehicle.