2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · LC09 BAD

The March 2026 MOT at 87,371 miles passed without defect, confirming that the van is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance record has remained stable since the previous clean test in June 2024. The mileage trajectory shows a gradual increase from 53,161 miles in July 2021 to 87,371 miles in March 2026, averaging about 10,921 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old van. The most rapid accumulation occurred between July 2021 and July 2022, when the odometer rose by roughly 10,200 miles in one year, after which the annual mileage fell to around 4,000–5,500 miles, indicating reduced usage in recent years. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring brake issues: thin pads recorded in 2023, 2021 and 2022 point to worn pads and potentially compromised discs or calipers that require close inspection. The repeated tyre warnings — edge wear, exposed cords and near‑legal limits — suggest suspension or alignment problems that may affect handling and tyre life. Additional checks should include the windscreen washer system, suspension bushes, coil springs, and any signs of structural rust on the chassis or wheel arches, especially given the earlier failure on the near‑side front tyre. Overall, the vehicle displays a stable maintenance history with no recent defects, but the pattern of brake and tyre advisories signals that a thorough in‑person examination of brakes, suspension, tyres and structural integrity is essential before final purchase.