2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EF62 DPU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in January 2026, but the recent MOT history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The test at 84,216 miles resulted in a failure just one mile prior due to multiple significant defects, including severely reduced headlamp intensity, incorrect indicator light colours, and excessively fluctuating front service brakes. While these issues were rectified to achieve the re-pass, the density of failures at this mileage suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessitated by a test failure. At 84,216 miles over 13 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with light commercial or town-based use. The mileage progression shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 4,500 miles covered between the January 2025 and 2026 tests. This low mileage suggests that the drivetrain and engine have not been under extreme stress, though the age of the vehicle often leads to the degradation of rubber components and dry-rot of seals regardless of the distance driven. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the front braking system specifically, as the 2026 failure for excessive fluctuation likely indicates warped discs or sticking calipers. The record also shows thin front brake pads and worn tyres consistently across 2023 and 2025, indicating a pattern of neglecting consumable items until they approach legal limits. The oil leak noted in the January 2026 test requires a close physical inspection to determine if it is a minor seal weep or a more significant gasket failure, as the tester only flagged it as not excessive at that time.