2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · FE68 YCX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in April 2026 at 59,627 miles passed, yet it introduced advisories for both rear inner tyres being worn to the legal limit and uneven. This suggests a pattern of neglecting basic consumable items until they reach a failure point. While the vehicle has passed its tests, the intermittent failures regarding electrical and engine management show a lack of pre-test inspections. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent for an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. However, there is a significant discrepancy in the records between the October 2024 test at 47,653 miles and a subsequent entry later that same month showing 63,848 miles. This jump represents over 16,000 miles driven in just two months, which contradicts the overall annual average and suggests a period of very heavy use or a data entry error. Excluding this anomaly, the mileage remains low for a Transit Connect, which typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine-related components. A buyer should personally inspect the rear suspension geometry, as the uneven tyre wear noted in 2026 often points to worn bushes or misaligned trailing arms. The previous failure regarding an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp in 2024 warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure the fault was properly rectified rather than just cleared with a code. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion around the sills and wheel arches is essential, though the MOT record currently does not highlight structural weaknesses.