2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · HT65 TJV

The 9 February 2026 MOT at 127,669 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, yet the recurring tyre wear and brake pad failures reveal an unstable maintenance trend that has not improved. The tester flagged near‑side rear inner tyre worn close to the legal limit and both front brake pads below 1.5 mm, indicating ongoing mechanical concerns. The mileage trajectory shows a high annual average of about 12,767 miles for a ten‑year‑old van, with notable accelerations: from 75,287 miles on 11 February 2022 to 89,712 miles on 17 February 2023, a gain of 14,425 miles in just over a year, and from 101,968 miles on 26 January 2024 to 115,004 miles on 31 January 2025, a rise of 13,036 miles within a single month. Earlier intervals such as 38,201 miles in February 2019 to 49,836 miles in February 2020 represent a more moderate increase of roughly 11,600 miles per year. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or excessive wear, verify tyre tread depth and alignment, and check the chassis for structural rust or damage, especially the near‑side rear body defect noted in the 2023 test, while confirming that the exhaust emissions and structural integrity meet current standards.