2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · GD66 PDO

The Ford Transit Connect demonstrates a remarkably stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 16 March 2026 at 150,365 miles with zero defects recorded. This pristine result mirrors the previous test on 8 February 2025 at 137,034 miles and the 9 February 2024 test at 123,415 miles, both of which also passed without any advisories. A single failure occurred on 8 February 2025 immediately prior to the pass, though no specific defects were logged for that refusal, suggesting a minor administrative issue or an immediate rectification on the same day. High mileage accumulation defines this vehicle's working life, averaging roughly 16,707 miles per year across its nine years on the road. The pace of use accelerated significantly between the 21 January 2023 test at 97,990 miles and the 9 February 2024 test at 123,415 miles, where the van covered more than 25,000 miles in slightly over twelve months. Subsequent periods show consistent annual intervals of roughly 13,000 to 14,000 miles. Despite this heavy commercial usage, the complete absence of historical advisory notes on suspension joints, brake discs, or structural corrosion points to disciplined servicing by previous keepers. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear drivetrain and chassis components given the heavy mileage rather than relying on the unblemished test sheets. A thorough check of the clutch bite point, dual-mass flywheel, and turbocharger is essential on a high-mileage diesel commercial vehicle of this era. Inspect the underbody for surface rust on the load floor and subframes, and verify that the suspension bushes and dampers show no excessive play despite the lack of formal test rejections.