2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GL54 KMU

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently impossible to verify as the most recent MOT record dates back to October 2021. The vehicle passed its last test on 15 October 2021, but it has been nearly five years since the DVSA officially certified the car as roadworthy. This represents a significant gap in the maintenance timeline, meaning the current mechanical state is unknown and the vehicle is likely illegal to drive on public roads. The mileage record is stagnant. The vehicle sat at 168,815 miles during both the failed test on 24 September 2021 and the subsequent pass three weeks later. While the lifetime average of 7,673 miles per year is typical for a 2004 model, the lack of mileage progression over the last five years suggests the vehicle has been stationary for a prolonged period. Long-term standing often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and degraded engine seals. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and chassis. Ford Transits of this era are prone to significant corrosion, particularly in the sills and load area, which may have worsened while the vehicle sat idle. The lack of recent data means the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is an unknown risk. The buyer should specifically check for flat-spotted tyres and ensure the braking system has not seized due to inactivity. Given the five-year void in the MOT history, a full mechanical service and a fresh MOT test are mandatory before this vehicle can be considered roadworthy. The previous failure in September 2021 is listed without specific defects, which is atypical and suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure.