2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FH04 KZR

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, passing most recently on 2025-10-31 at 140,371 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend remains stable, though the immediate prior test on 2025-10-20 at 140,352 miles resulted in a failure despite no recorded defects. This anomaly suggests a minor, swiftly rectified issue, as the pass occurred just 11 days later with only 19 miles added. At 22 years old with 140,371 miles, the Transit Connect averages roughly 6,380 miles annually, a typical figure for its age. The mileage progression reveals a notable gap between April 2022 and May 2024, during which the vehicle covered only 1,973 miles over two years. This indicates prolonged stationary periods or very light use. However, the recent jump from 106,459 miles in May 2024 to 140,371 miles in October 2025 represents a sharp accumulation of 33,912 miles in approximately 17 months, pointing to a sudden shift to heavy daily use. Although the MOT record lists no specific defects, the absence of recorded faults on the two failed tests warrants scrutiny of the actual inspection reports to identify what prompted the initial failures. Given the vehicle's age and the recent high-mileage surge, a buyer must inspect structural integrity thoroughly. Check the chassis, sills, and wheel arches for corrosion, a common affliction on older commercial vans. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, alongside brake discs and calipers for scoring or binding, which often manifest under high-use conditions. The rapid recent mileage accumulation also demands a close look at the clutch operation and gear linkage for signs of wear.