2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EA08 FEF

The Ford Transit Connect passed its most recent MOT on 26 February 2026 at 167,042 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle cleared four of its last five annual tests without advisories or recorded faults. The only blips came from two consecutive fail-pass pairs in February 2024 and February 2026, yet both failures listed no defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. Recorded mileage rose from 161,735 on 29 February 2024 to 164,801 on 27 February 2025, then to 167,042 by 26 February 2026. That equates to roughly 2,300 miles per year across the last two intervals, well below the vehicle's 18-year average of 9,280 miles annually. The DVSA data shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps; the sparse, clean record gives little insight into consumable wear beyond confirming the odometer advanced normally each year. Because the MOT history flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions problems, the buyer should still verify in person what a clean sheet omits. At 167,042 miles and 18 years old, structural integrity around sills and chassis legs warrants a physical check for hidden rust. The twin fail-with-no-defect entries on 28 February 2024 and 24 February 2026 hint the previous owner may have presented the van without required paperwork rather than neglecting mechanics, but the rear load bay and diesel drivetrain should be inspected for age-related fatigue. Prospective purchasers ought to confirm tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and binding calipers during a hands-on test drive. The absence of advisories across five tests is unusual for a 2008 commercial vehicle and may reflect lenient testing rather than flawless upkeep. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage remains prudent given the age and the unexplained failed-then-passed sequences.