2020 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · HV70 FDN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 120,087 miles passed, it carried significant advisories regarding worn front tyres and binding rear brakes. The persistence of the rear service brake binding across the 2023, 2025, and 2026 tests suggests a recurring mechanical issue that the owner has not fully addressed. The mileage profile is high for a six-year-old van, averaging approximately 20,000 miles per annum. Between September 2023 and February 2026, the vehicle covered 28,769 miles in just over twenty months, indicating heavy commercial use. This high rate of accumulation typically places accelerated strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. The failure in February 2025 at 114,323 miles due to an inoperative engine malfunction light indicates a potential electronic fault that was ignored until the test date. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain, as the offside front drive shaft CV boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2025. If this was not replaced with a quality component, the joint may be nearing imminent failure. The recurring inner edge wear on front tyres noted in 2023 and 2026 points to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes which will continue to cause premature tyre replacements due to the high mileage. The persistent rear brake binding requires a thorough check of the caliper pistons and corroded sliders, as the tester has flagged this in three consecutive inspections. Given the high mileage and the previous engine management light failure, a prospective buyer should also verify the diagnostic history to check for any remaining stored fault codes. The vehicle has shown a pattern of being maintained only to the minimum standard to pass an MOT, which often masks a lack of comprehensive mechanical servicing.