2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FN58 UEZ

The 2008 Ford Transit Connect passed its most recent MOT on 7 August 2025 at 151,541 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history reveals a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes. On 29 July 2025 the van failed at 151,475 miles yet passed eight days later at 151,541 miles with no defects logged on either attempt. The same behaviour occurred in July 2024, failing on 19 July at 141,748 miles and passing on 24 July at 141,795 miles. This repeated fail-then-pass sequence within days suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than genuine mechanical faults, but the buyer should treat it as a caution flag for inconsistent upkeep. The recorded mileage shows typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging around 8,400 miles per year. From the July 2023 pass at 133,141 miles to the July 2024 pass at 141,795 miles the van covered 8,654 miles, then 9,746 miles to the August 2025 pass at 151,541 miles. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the sparse record. The clean advisories across all five entries mean the DVSA data offers little insight into wear on consumables or structure, leaving mechanical condition undocumented between tests. Given the absence of recorded defects or advisories, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody corrosion. The Transit Connect of this age commonly suffers structural rust on sills and chassis rails not always captured by MOT pass results. The twin fail-pass cycles in 2024 and 2025 imply the previous keeper may have deferred minor corrections until test deadline, so verify service history and confirm the August 2025 pass reflects genuine condition rather than a rushed rectification.