2012 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CV62 VFD

The Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 November 2024 at 81,450 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 November 2023 at 76,715 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 81,450 against a 2012 build, averaging roughly 5,818 miles per year, which is low for a light commercial van. The gap between the 13 April 2022 test at 65,665 miles and the 11 May 2023 test at 76,541 miles shows about 10,876 miles added in thirteen months, then only 174 miles between 11 May 2023 and 10 November 2023. Such low recent use suggests the van may have stood idle for periods, which raises the risk of perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on brake discs or structural underbody points. A single failure appears on 9 November 2023 at 76,713 miles, reversed by a pass the next day at 76,715 miles with no defects listed. This points to an administrative or minor rectifiable issue rather than a substantive mechanical defect, and the owner acted promptly. No recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, exhaust emission, or structural integrity problems are flagged in the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection given the low-use pattern. Check brake calipers for binding after standing, inspect subframe and sills for corrosion, and verify tyre sidewalls for cracking from inactivity. The clean MOT trail implies basic upkeep was maintained, but official tests alone do not capture worn suspension components or intermittent electrical faults.