2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · CV18 YCM

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 24 March 2026 at 104,824 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recorded history. The most recent test cycle shows a fail and pass on the same date with no defects logged, indicating an administrative correction rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in April 2023, 2024, and 2025 all passed cleanly with no advisories, so the vehicle shows no worsening pattern of wear or recurring defects. Annual mileage averages around 13,100 miles, which is high for an eight-year-old van but consistent with light commercial use. The records show steady accumulation: 85,956 miles in April 2023, 89,996 in April 2024, 96,059 in April 2025, and 104,824 by March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear; the roughly 7,000 to 9,000 miles added each year reflect regular service rather than standing idle or harsh short-term fleet cycles. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT data alone implies reasonable upkeep by prior operators. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as these consumables wear unseen between tests. The underside and sill sections warrant checking for incipient rust despite the clean record, since the tester may not have recorded superficial corrosion under present criteria. The duplicated 24 March 2026 entry with a fail then pass at identical mileage suggests a data-entry error at the testing station rather than a rejected defect. Treat the van as mechanically sound per DVSA evidence, but verify service history paperwork to confirm drivetrain intervals were met at this mileage.