2012 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CA62 AEX

The 2012 Ford Transit Connect presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 25 July 2025 at 116,415 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared every test from December 2022 through July 2025 without any advisories or defects, indicating no worsening mechanical condition over the past three years. A prior failure on 10 July 2025 at 116,405 miles recorded no defects, which suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Recorded mileage rose from 102,365 in December 2022 to 104,070 by July 2023, then 108,818 in July 2024 and 116,415 by July 2025. This equates to roughly 8,300 miles per year against the vehicle's fourteen-year life, a typical usage rate for a light commercial. The gap between the December 2022 and July 2023 tests is wider than the annual cycle but shows no abnormal accumulation. The clean record across all entries means the DVSA data gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and 116,000-mile elapsed distance. The MOT history flags no corrosion or exhaust emission concerns, yet fourteen years of service can hide fatigue not captured in a pass result. Verify the reason for the 10 July 2025 failure with the test station to confirm it carried no hidden mechanical basis. Given the absent advisories, previous owners appear to have maintained the Transit Connect to a basic pass standard without letting worn tyres or binding brakes reach the test bay. The sparse, clean record offers reasonable assurance, but physical checks on structural integrity and drivetrain condition remain prudent before purchase.