2015 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · EO15 KHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 89,442 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior at seven miles lower. The tester identified a binding nearside rear service brake, axle imbalance, an improperly adjusted parking brake lever, and an offside front tyre below the legal limit. These failures suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical defects when forced by an inspection rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the Ford Transit Connect has covered an average of 8,131 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The progression is steady, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between July 2022 and July 2023, and another 13,000 miles between July 2023 and July 2024. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must focus closely on the braking system as the record shows recurring issues with binding, imbalance, and thin pads dating back to 2022. The 2025 failure regarding the parking brake adjustment and binding caliper indicates the hydraulic or mechanical mechanisms may require frequent attention or component replacement. Additionally, the history of tyres reaching the legal minimum limit in both 2022 and 2025 highlights a lack of attention to consumable wear. Physical inspection of the nearside front seat belt webbing, which was flagged in both 2022 and 2023, is also necessary to ensure the fraying has been properly rectified or replaced.