2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EU06 NWN

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass. Although the most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 193,702 miles resulted in an initial failure, the subsequent pass on the same day with no recorded defects suggests a minor issue that was rectified immediately by the owner. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has secured three consecutive annual passes without lingering advisories or recurring mechanical failures over the last two years. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twenty-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,685 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 4,372 miles, while it clocked another 3,230 miles in the year leading up to the March 2026 test. This decline in annual usage suggests a shift toward lighter use recently, which can reduce strain on the drivetrain but also increase the risk of rubber components and seals degrading due to periods of inactivity. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a buyer should still focus a physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills. Transit Connects of this era are prone to corrosion in the mounting points and floor pans which may not always trigger an MOT failure until perforation becomes significant. You should also inspect the suspension bushes and control arms for wear, as the high mileage of nearly 200,000 miles places significant stress on these components despite the clean digital record.