2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FN56 GYC

The most recent MOT on 9 September 2022 at 118,958 miles shows a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also logged a failure with no defects listed. The maintenance trend across the available record reads as stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The duplicated test entries on both 7 and 14 July 2021 and again on 9 September 2022 suggest administrative re-tests rather than resolved faults, so the underlying condition appears consistent rather than improving or worsening. Recorded mileage stands at 118,958 against a 2006 build, an average of roughly 5,948 miles per year. The jump from 113,166 miles on 7 July 2021 to 113,182 on 14 July 2021 is negligible, and only 5,776 miles accrued before the September 2022 test. Such low annual use for a Transit Connect implies light duty or prolonged standing periods, which can mask corrosion and perished rubber components not caught in a pass with no defects. The clean MOT history gives no direct warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity. A buyer should still inspect for hidden rust on sills and chassis rails, check tyres and wiper blades for age cracking from disuse, and confirm the braking system is free from binding calipers after standing. The repeated same-day fail and pass with no defects recorded points to clerical or presentation issues at the testing station rather than owner neglect. Given the sparse record, a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible. The low mileage and fault-free tests suggest basic upkeep was maintained, but 20 years of age demands hands-on checks that paper records cannot confirm.