2019 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · GV69 PFD

A pattern of recurring electrical and lighting defects defines this 2019 Ford Transit Connect's recent MOT history, with the latest test on 24 June 2026 producing both a pass and a fail recorded on the same date, suggesting remedial work was completed immediately to clear the major items. The June 2026 failure cited both headlamps failing to operate on main beam alongside a seriously damaged offside obligatory mirror, while the accompanying pass retained only a minor stonechip notation on the windscreen. This lighting issue echoes the January 2025 failure where the offside headlamp was inoperative on dipped beam, indicating a recurring fault rather than a one-off bulb failure, possibly pointing to underlying wiring, connector, or switchgear concerns within the front lighting circuit. The 2025 January test also flagged a malfunctioning nearside seat belt buckle, a safety-critical item that should be verified has been replaced with a manufacturer-approved assembly rather than a generic pattern part. With 73,566 miles recorded against an approximate seven-year age, this van sits broadly in line with typical commercial light usage, averaging around 10,500 miles annually. There is no extended testing gap suggesting long-term off-road storage or dormant registration, and the consistency between tests through 2025 and 2026 indicates steady operational use rather than sporadic deployment. For a Transit Connect of this mileage, the mechanical expectations are routine commercial wear on suspension components, brake friction material, and drivetrain ancillaries, with particular attention warranted to clutch operation, dual-mass flywheel behaviour, and the rear braking components given typical load-carrying duty cycles. The advisories carried forward from January 2025 remain relevant for any prospective evaluation, specifically the offside rear tyre noted as worn close to the legal limit with several cuts and inner edge wear, and the oil leak described as not excessive but present. Uneven inner-edge wear on a rear tyre of a rear-wheel-drive derivative or a heavily loaded front-drive van typically signals either incorrect camber geometry, worn rear suspension bushes, or persistent overload conditions, and any replacement should be confirmed with matching tread patterns across the axle. The oil leak warrants identification of its source during a pre-purchase inspection, paying particular attention to the rocker cover gasket, sump plug area, and front crankshaft seal, as even minor seepage accelerates if left unattended and can mask timing chain cover porosity common on the 1.5 and 1.6 TDCi units. During a test drive, prioritise verification that both headlamps now function correctly on main and dipped beam across all switch positions, as the duplicated failure suggests an intermittent or systemic electrical concern rather than a simple bulb replacement. Listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, or strut top mounts typical of vans carrying payload stresses. Check the rear view mirror assembly for secure mounting and unobstructed reflection, and test the nearside seat belt buckle for positive engagement and release across multiple cycles. Finally, inspect the underbody and engine bay for fresh oil residue around the mentioned leak area, and ensure the steering remains true without pulling, which combined with the recorded tyre wear pattern could indicate a geometry or component wear issue requiring rectification.