2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · FH16 ACX

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 6 March 2026 at 73,757 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. The DVSA record shows a clean sequence of annual passes from March 2023 through to March 2026, indicating no outstanding advisories or mechanical defects were raised by testers during that period. A failed test logged on 6 March 2026 at the same mileage carries no recorded defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a fault with the vehicle itself. Annual mileage has averaged close to 7,376 miles across the ten-year life, a typical figure for this model. The records show steady accumulation: 59,345 miles in March 2023, 64,220 in March 2024, 69,098 in March 2025, and 73,757 in March 2026. The roughly 4,800 to 4,900 miles added each year reflects consistent light commercial use with no sudden jumps or standing gaps that would suggest neglected storage or excessive fleet punishment. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current. The clean sheet across four consecutive tests implies structural integrity and drivetrain wear remain within acceptable limits for the mileage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable items not always captured at test: tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and fluid condition. The duplicate 6 March 2026 entries warrant confirmation that the failure was purely clerical and that the V5C and DVSA portal reflect a single valid certificate. Otherwise, the mechanical evidence supports a sound purchase.