2022 Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend Eblu 1.5L Diesel · HN22 FPL

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect 230 Trend eBlue passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 84,987 miles, but the maintenance picture is not clean. Two advisories were issued, and both relate to the same recurring theme seen a year earlier: uneven and excessive tyre wear. The nearside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit on the edge, and the tester flagged a slightly distorted nearside rear road wheel. These are not fresh, isolated defects. They point to a worsening pattern of wheel alignment, suspension geometry, or component wear that has persisted across consecutive annual tests without proper correction. The mileage accumulation is high for a four-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the 2025 test at 63,461 miles and the 2026 test at 84,987 miles, the vehicle covered 21,526 miles in roughly twelve months. That is consistent with the overall average of approximately 21,247 miles per year since new. High annual mileage on a light commercial van places accelerated stress on suspension bushes, steering components, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts. The MOT record is sparse with only two entries, so there is no evidence of interim servicing or proactive mechanical attention between annual tests. The repeated appearance of edge-worn tyres on both axles across two consecutive MOT cycles is a strong diagnostic indicator. Uneven edge wear typically stems from misaligned toe or camber settings, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating shock absorbers. The distorted nearside rear wheel compounds this concern, suggesting possible kerb impact damage or a structural fault in the rim that could affect tyre seating and balance. A buyer should have the rear suspension, rear axle alignment, and all four wheel rims inspected before purchase. The spare tyre was also flagged as defective and unserviceable in 2025, and there is no record confirming it has been replaced. Beyond the flagged items, the high-mileage profile demands a thorough inspection of the front suspension lower arms, ball joints, drop links, and anti-roll bar links. Brake disc thickness and pad condition should be measured, as sustained high-mileage use accelerates wear on these consumables. The exhaust system and DPF should be checked for efficient operation given the eBlue mild-hybrid powertrain's sensitivity to short-trip or low-load running. The vehicle is roadworthy on paper, but the MOT record reveals a pattern of neglected wear items rather than proactive upkeep.