2002 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CX52 OHD

The 2002 Ford Transit Connect passed its most recent MOT on 25 November 2022 at 139,913 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend across the available history. The prior test on 2 November 2022 failed at 139,901 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a mechanical fault. One year earlier, the van passed cleanly on 3 November 2021 at 137,756 miles. Mileage stands at 139,913 against a 24-year lifespan, averaging roughly 5,830 miles per year, which is low for a light commercial vehicle. Between November 2021 and November 2022 the odometer advanced only 2,157 miles. Such limited use over the final recorded year, paired with the 12-mile gap between the November 2022 fail and pass, implies the van saw light duties or extended periods stationary rather than hard fleet cycling. The clean MOT record flags no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across all three entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as a 2002 panel van stored for long spells is prone to hidden corrosion the annual test may not capture without strip-down. Given the sparse history and zero recorded defects, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance. Verify the November 2022 failure cause in person, since the missing defect data leaves the reason unresolved.