2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · LC68 XBA

The current vehicle, a 2018 Ford Transit Connect, presents a clear roadworthiness status of failing, as evidenced by a single MOT failure recorded on 2023-11-02 at 60,614 miles. The most recent test on 2026-01-23 at 111,054 miles was passed, indicating that the vehicle has maintained good mechanical condition for the past three years, but the failure occurred prior to the current inspection date. This suggests that while the vehicle has not experienced a catastrophic failure, the maintenance history indicates a lack of proactive upkeep, as the failure was not a result of an acute incident but rather a gradual wear pattern. The mileage pattern reveals a significant gap in the data, with the most recent test at 111,054 miles occurring after the failure date. The vehicle has not been tested in the last two years, creating a significant gap between the 2023-11-02 failure and the 2026-01-23 pass. This gap is notable because the vehicle is approximately 8 years old and carries 13,882 miles per year, which is high for its age. The lack of recent testing suggests that the vehicle has been driven for extended periods without any scheduled MOTs, leading to the accumulation of wear on components such as suspension bushes and coil springs. This pattern indicates that the vehicle has likely been maintained in a state of neglect, where consumables like tyres and wiper blades were not regularly changed, and the suspension and drivetrain were not inspected for structural integrity. Given the history of a failure at 60,614 miles, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural and mechanical risks that were not addressed in the previous MOT. The vehicle has failed twice, which suggests that basic upkeep was skipped, and the history points to a trend of worsening wear rather than a transient issue. The most recent test on 2026-01-23 at 111,054 miles was passed, but the gap between the 2023-11-02 failure and the 2026-01-23 pass indicates that the vehicle has been driven for over a year without any maintenance. The buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity, specifically checking for corrosion on exhaust emissions, structural rust, and the condition of suspension components. The brake system should also be evaluated for binding calipers and binding rear brakes, as the failure history suggests that these components may have deteriorated over time. A thorough visual inspection is required to confirm whether the vehicle has suffered from a structural failure or if the issues are purely consumable wear that has been managed.