2015 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.0L Petrol · BV65 WJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a sharp decline in basic upkeep standards. While the van passed three consecutive tests between 2023 and 2025 without any defects, the test on 8 May 2026 at 37,367 miles revealed multiple critical failures. The major central exhaust leak and the failure to complete emissions tests indicate a mechanical oversight that required immediate attention. Although the vehicle passed a re-test five days later, the cluster of tyre faults suggests the previous owner neglected routine safety-critical items. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. This low usage is consistent between 2023 and 2026, where the vehicle covered only 11,785 miles in three years. However, such low mileage often correlates with degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear. The 2026 failure for exposed cords and perishing across all four tyres confirms that the rubber has sat long enough to reach the end of their structural life due to age and lack of movement rather than tread depth. A buyer must perform a thorough inspection of the exhaust system to ensure the major leak was fully rectified and not merely a temporary patch. Given the low mileage and the age of the vehicle, check the brake discs for surface corrosion and seized calipers, which frequently occur when vehicles sit for extended periods. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and hoses for cracking, as the 2026 record highlights a pattern of age-related material degradation in the tyres that likely extends to other rubber components under the chassis.