2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · AJ18 DTO

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 175,755 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Prior tests on 10 December 2024 at 164,168 miles and 2 January 2024 at 142,157 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 12 July 2023 at 138,231 miles, immediately retested the same day and passed with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or minor pre-check issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 175,755 over roughly eight years, an average of about 21,969 miles per year, which is high for a vehicle of this age and points to sustained commercial use. The jump from 138,231 miles in July 2023 to 142,157 miles by January 2024 shows light use in that half-year, but the climb to 164,168 by December 2024 and then 175,755 by January 2026 reflects heavier annual accumulation. The record is sparse, with only five entries, yet every pass since mid-2023 carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion given the high mileage and van duties. Check front coil springs, track rod ends, and brake disc wear, as these items wear silently on Transits used for load carrying. The clean MOT history offers no flagged recurring faults, but the lack of advisories across 37,000 miles suggests testers logged only absolute failures, not impending consumable wear. Given the same-day fail and pass in July 2023 with no defects recorded, verify the VIN and test certificate authenticity with DVSA before purchase. The previous owner kept the vehicle tested annually and road legal, yet the high annual distance means drivetrain and clutch condition warrant a physical assessment beyond the MOT scope.