2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · CX17 UEB

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 November 2025 at 101,791 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in October 2024 at 93,294 miles and April 2023 at 76,309 miles also passed cleanly, confirming no recurring advisories or worsening condition across the recorded history. Recorded mileage sits at 101,791 against roughly nine years of age, equating to about 11,310 miles per year and reflecting typical light commercial use. The gaps between tests are irregular rather than annual: the vehicle jumped from 67,194 miles in March 2022 to 76,309 in April 2023, then to 93,294 by October 2024, and 101,791 by November 2025. This pattern suggests the previous owner kept the van in service without neglect, though the skipped 2022 to 2023 window leaves a minor coverage gap for in-person verification. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as MOT passes with no defects do not capture wear below test thresholds. The clean record implies basic upkeep was maintained, but the twin 5 November 2025 entries warn of test-centre error rather than owner fault, so confirm the V5C and MOT certificate align before purchase. Given the absence of flagged corrosion, exhaust emissions issues, or structural integrity concerns across all five records, serious mechanical risk appears low. Focus the viewing on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and underbody rust at chassis mounting points, where consumable wear typically emerges between tests on a high-mileage Transit of this era.