2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · DW16 KDF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection without any recorded defects. The failure on July 22, 2025 at 117,834 miles was a minor non-mechanical issue regarding the registration plate lamp illumination, which indicates that the owner is proactive in addressing immediate electrical faults to maintain compliance. The record shows no evidence of escalating mechanical degradation or recurring structural failures across the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical commercial use for a Ford Transit Connect, averaging approximately 11,700 miles annually. Between the August 2023 test at 103,478 miles and the July 2024 test at 110,569 miles, the vehicle covered 7,091 miles. The subsequent interval saw another 7,265 miles covered before the July 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps keep seals and braking componentsated. A buyer should specifically inspect the front tyres in person, as the July 2024 failure for tread depth being below the legal 1.6mm limit suggests that consumable maintenance is sometimes deferred until the point of failure. Given the mileage exceeds 117,000 miles, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these are common wear points on this model. While the MOT history is currently clean of advisories, a physical inspection of the chassis for surface corrosion is vital to ensure the structural integrity remains sound.