2011 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BN61 KTL

The 2011 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable roadworthiness record in its most recent MOT history, with the July 2025 test at 145,213 miles showing no defects and a clean pass. This follows three consecutive annual passes in June/July 2024, 2023, and 2022, all without advisories or failures—save for a single, unexplained fail in June 2022 at 126,657 miles, which lacks documented defects. The absence of recurring advisories or major repairs suggests the vehicle has either been well-maintained or, alternatively, has avoided significant wear in critical areas. The most recent test in July 2025, just ten months prior to this evaluation, confirms no immediate concerns under current DVSA standards, though the lack of advisories may mask deferred maintenance on non-essential components. The mileage accumulation of 9,681 miles per year aligns closely with the average for a vehicle of this age, indicating neither excessive use nor prolonged neglect. The consistency between tests—ranging from 5,666 to 6,625 miles between each MOT—further supports this. The only anomaly is the June 2022 fail, which occurred within nine days of the preceding pass at nearly identical mileage (126,657 vs. 126,666), suggesting a possible administrative error or an issue resolved before retesting. There is no evidence of rapid mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity, which would typically correlate with either aggressive driving conditions or long-term storage risks. For a prospective buyer, the absence of defects in recent tests reduces immediate concerns, but a thorough inspection should prioritise components not routinely checked under MOT—particularly the suspension mounting bushes, coil springs, and brake binding potential, given the vehicle’s age. The rear brakes, if drum-based, should be assessed for wear patterns or seized conditions, while the exhaust system’s integrity and corrosion resistance should be verified, especially in high-moisture environments. Tyre condition and tread depth remain critical, though the MOT record offers no insight into their current state. Structural corrosion, common in older vans, should be checked beneath the sills, wheel arches, and around the fuel tank, as these areas are prone to long-term deterioration even if not flagged in tests.