2007 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EO57 UWB

The 2007 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable but imperfect maintenance trend as of its most recent MOT. The September 2025 pass at 115,855 miles confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the tester recorded a recurring front windscreen damage defect, mirroring an identical advisory noted in September 2023. This is not a critical failure, but it demonstrates a persistent cosmetic or stone-chip issue that has gone unrepaired across two consecutive annual tests, suggesting minor cosmetic upkeep has been deprioritised. The overall mechanical picture is broadly stable, with no new serious defects emerging in the latest test. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a working light commercial vehicle of this age. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the recorded miles rose from 112,589 to 115,855, indicating roughly 1,085 miles per year over that three-year window. This is lower than the lifetime average of approximately 6,098 miles per year, pointing to a recent period of very light use or prolonged standing. The sparse record of only five tests over four years is a minor concern, as it could mask interim deterioration, but the clean pass in September 2024 provides a solid baseline. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front end and drivetrain. The repeated windscreen damage advisory warrants close examination of the screen surround for cracks spreading toward the structural aperture, as well as checking the driver's direct line of sight for any distortion that could become a future fail. The August 2022 failure for a severely deteriorated nearside front outer CV joint boot is a significant red flag. Even though the subsequent pass suggests a repair, the constant velocity joint itself may have ingested debris and moisture during the period of deterioration. A thorough check for clicking under tight turns and inspection of the driveshaft gaiter for fresh grease or splits is essential. The simultaneous failure of both front tyres below 1.6mm in 2022 indicates the front suspension geometry or tracking should be scrutinised, as uneven wear patterns could return if the underlying alignment issue was never corrected.