2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FL58 ATF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 31 July 2025 at 41,021 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, with no defects recorded across the entire documented history. The failed tests on 30 July 2025 and 29 July 2024, both occurring at identical mileages to their respective subsequent passes, indicate the vehicle was likely presented for re-test immediately after a failure, though the absence of recorded defects suggests administrative anomalies rather than mechanical faults. The mileage accumulation is remarkably low for a 2008 model, averaging roughly 2,279 miles per year. Between the July 2023 test at 38,059 miles and the July 2024 test at 39,771 miles, the van covered 1,712 miles. The subsequent twelve months to July 2025 saw a mere 1,250 miles added. Such minimal annual usage implies prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own mechanical risks despite the low distance traveled. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must physically inspect components that deteriorate with age and inactivity rather than mileage. Seized brake calipers and binding handbrake mechanisms are common on commercial vehicles left standing, so a road test verifying straight braking is essential. Suspension bushes and coil springs often perish over eighteen years, requiring close visual scrutiny for cracking or corrosion. Tyres must be checked for date codes and sidewall perishing, as low-mileage vans frequently suffer from aged rubber rather than worn tread. The exhaust system and underbody also demand inspection for corrosion caused by repeated short journeys and standing idle.