2011 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BX11 LOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 156,190 miles passed, the tester flagged a front tyre worn to the legal limit with uneven inner edge wear, necessitating a steering repair. This follows a pattern of recurring faults where components are only addressed after a failure, suggesting that the owner tends to ignore mechanical issues until they threaten an MOT certificate. At 156,190 miles over 15 years, the Transit averages approximately 10,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent operation, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 13,500 miles covered by July 2025. This steady accumulation of mileage has subjected the drivetrain and suspension components to significant wear, reflected in the various failures noted throughout the service history. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system components. The June 2023 failure identified excessively worn front anti-roll bar bushes and a parking brake that only marginally met efficiency requirements, while the July 2024 failure revealed an insecure nearside rear brake cable. The persistent oil leak noted in 2023 should also be monitored to ensure it has not worsened into a significant seal failure. Given the uneven tyre wear recorded in 2025, a professional wheel alignment check is essential to confirm the previous steering repair actually corrected the underlying cause.