2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · EX66 PVE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The latest test in November 2025 at 116,605 miles resulted in a failure due to insufficient washer fluid, a defective nearside dipped beam, and thin rear brake pads. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the recurring nature of brake wear suggests that the owner only addresses components once they reach failure thresholds rather than performing scheduled maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per annum. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the vehicle covered 34,389 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of roughly 11,400 miles annually. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows a slight increase to 7,511 miles, confirming the vehicle remains in regular use with the components operating within typical expectations for an aged Ford Transit Connect. A buyer should personally inspect the braking system and suspension geometry, as the record shows multiple instances of worn pads and uneven tyre wear. The 2022 and 2023 tests flagged tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edges, which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the high mileage and the history of thin pads, a thorough check of the brake discs for scoring and the play in the control arms is necessary to ensure no underlying mechanical degradation exists beyond what the tester identified.