2010 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · KU60 ULF

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate from 18 August 2025 at 216,770 miles, though it required a retest to achieve this pass. The maintenance trend appears reactive rather than preventative. The August 2025 failure listed eleven defects, including two rough wheel bearings, a tyre cut down to the cords, and an inoperative parking brake on one side. A pass followed ten days later with only a damaged windscreen and an oil leak noted as advisories, suggesting the immediate safety-critical items were addressed for the test. The recurring battle with parking brake efficiency and front-end wear points to a vehicle that demands constant attention. Mileage accumulation follows a steady and high pattern for a 2010 van. The records show 204,497 miles in August 2023, rising to 210,321 miles by August 2024, and reaching 216,770 miles in August 2025. This consistent annual usage of roughly 6,000 miles in recent years aligns with a working vehicle kept in regular service. No large gaps appear in the test history, though the mileage is now substantial enough that major mechanical components will have exceeded their typical design life without evidence of overhaul. A prospective buyer should trace the front suspension and braking history carefully. The July 2023 failure cited a worn nearside lower suspension arm ball joint and split dust covers on the offside anti-roll bar link and lower arm. By August 2025, a deteriorated nearside ball joint dust cover reappeared, alongside rough front wheel bearings. The rear brakes demand scrutiny. The parking brake failed efficiency tests in both 2023 and 2025, with the 2025 test recording a completely inoperative offside rear brake. A rusty rear disc outer face and a restricted nearside cable in earlier tests suggest the rear braking system suffers from corrosion and neglect. The engine area oil leak has persisted as an advisory across the last two tests and warrants a physical inspection to gauge its severity. Front inner tyre edge wear remains a constant theme, pointing to potential alignment issues or worn steering components that outlast the tyres themselves.