2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · FE17 UUY

The most recent MOT test on 2025-07-23 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a stable maintenance trend over the past three years, as the 2024 and 2023 tests (both July) also passed without failings. The double entry for July 2023—one pass and one fail—suggests either a retest after a minor oversight or a temporary administrative error, though no technical issues were logged. The vehicle has not been tested since July 2025, meaning it is now 13 months overdue for its next MOT, which should have occurred by 2026-07-20. This delay alone does not indicate mechanical issues, but it does raise questions about the owner’s adherence to legal requirements. The recorded mileage of 112,373 miles over approximately nine years equates to an average of 12,486 miles annually, which is notably high for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2022 test (18,000 miles) and the 2023 tests (52,000 miles) suggests rapid mileage accumulation—over 34,000 miles in just six months—between January and July 2023. While this could reflect heavy commercial use, it also implies accelerated wear on high-mileage components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers. The lack of advisories or defects in recent tests does not negate the need for a thorough inspection of these systems, given the elevated mileage. Given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension geometry and condition of the rear wheel bearings, as binding calipers were not recorded but are common in high-mileage vans. The absence of corrosion advisories in past tests is reassuring, but the chassis rails, subframe, and wheel arches—particularly around the rear—should be scrutinised for hidden rust, especially if the vehicle has spent time in wet or salty environments. The brakes, while not failed, warrant close examination for uneven wear or glazing, particularly if the vehicle was driven hard during the rapid mileage period between 2022 and 2023. Finally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or excessive corrosion, as catalytic converters and mufflers degrade predictably with this level of usage.