2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · DX18 ATO

A clean test outcome at 67,607 miles on 29 April 2025 caps a short DVSA history for this 2018 Ford Transit Connect that contains no advisories, no categorised defects, and no recorded component wear. Across the four test dates captured, the vehicle has returned a passed result on each occasion a certificate was issued, with the only non-passes being two failed entries on 4 April 2023 and 9 April 2024 that were retaken and passed the following day or shortly after. The absence of advisory notes on any of the recorded tests means there is no documented evidence in the MOT file of recurring brake disc wear, suspension component deterioration, exhaust corrosion, or tyre condition concerns. Mechanically, this presents a record that is currently free of flagged deterioration, though the brevity of the history and the fact that the two failures carry no recorded defect reasons means the underlying causes for those retests cannot be assessed from the DVSA data alone. With four tests recorded from 2023 onwards and roughly 67,607 miles accumulated over eight years, the vehicle is running at approximately 8,451 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a light commercial of this age. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests is normal annual timing, and there is no recorded multi-year absence from testing that would raise concerns about extended standing, battery degradation, or brake seizure through disuse. Equally, there is no evidence of a sudden mileage jump that would suggest a previous clocked reading or a change in operational duty. Given the commercial van context, the relatively modest annual figure is consistent with mixed urban and light load use rather than sustained heavy hauling, which tends to be kinder to clutches, dual-mass flywheels, and rear suspension bearings. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisory history means the standard pre-purchase inspection should focus on the components that typically accumulate wear on a Transit Connect of this age and mileage but which would not yet have been flagged at MOT. Pay particular attention to the front suspension, as the Transit Connect is known for wear in the front wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and the lower control arm bushes; listen for clonking over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle which often points to bush deterioration. On the test drive, feel for any vagueness in the steering or a pulling drift that could indicate worn track rod ends or top mount bearing failure. Brake feel should also be evaluated closely. With no advisories recorded, the discs and pads have not yet been flagged, but a commercial vehicle doing a mix of town and load work can still develop corroded or lipped front discs, binding calipers, or rear drum shoe wear. Test from cold with a firm press and check that the vehicle pulls up squarely without vibration through the pedal or steering wheel. Finally, inspect the underside for any emerging corrosion on the rear axle, brake pipes, and subframe mounting points, as these are typical failure zones once vans pass the seven-year mark, and look for any oil misting around the engine and transmission seams that could signal seal ageing at this mileage. A raised ramp inspection prior to purchase is strongly advised given the lack of recorded underside defects.