2014 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · CV64 WCF

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a significant lapse in testing and a deteriorating maintenance trend. While it passed its last MOT in August 2022 at 162,807 miles, this followed a catastrophic failure just 11 miles prior. That failure revealed multiple critical safety defects including exposed cords on both front tyres and a non-functional interior driver's door handle. Given that no MOT has been recorded for nearly four years since, the vehicle is currently operating on an expired certificate, and the maintenance trend has shifted from reactive repairs to neglect. At 162,807 miles over twelve years, this Transit Connect has averaged approximately 13,500 miles per annum. The data shows a period of relatively heavy use between November 2020 and June 2021, where it covered over 12,000 miles in seven months. However, the four-year gap since the August 2022 test suggests the vehicle has either sat stationary for an extended period or been used without legal inspections. High annual mileage naturally places immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension, and the lack of recent data masks the likelihood of undetected mechanical wear or corrosion. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The 2019 record flagged uneven inner wear across all four tyres and play in the anti-roll bar linkage, indicating potential chronic alignment issues or worn ball joints. The 2022 failure regarding exposed tyre cords suggests the previous owner ignored basic consumable maintenance until it reached a dangerous state. Given the high mileage and the age of the vehicle, the structural integrity of the chassis must be checked for rust, and the brake calipers should be tested for binding or corrosion that likely developed during periods of inactivity.