2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LD08 MZO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT test on 4 April 2025 at 135,715 miles, where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure just days prior to the annual test. This suggests the previous owner prioritised reactive repairs specifically to pass the requirements rather than performing preventative servicing. However, the vehicle has maintained a clean record sheet for the last two successful inspections. At 135,715 miles, this eighteen-year-old Ford Transit Connect has averaged approximately 7,540 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent accumulation over the last three years, with 5,520 miles covered between March 2023 and April 2024, and another 1,034 miles between March 2024 and March 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seal degradation and brake-related corrosion in older vans. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components, as these are common failure points for the Transit Connect of this era. Given the recent failures in 2024 and 2025 that resulted in passes shortly after, the tester likely identified items such as worn suspension bushes, perished coil springs, or exhaust corrosion. Pay close attention to the rust on the sills and rear mounting points to ensure that the clean MOT record is not masking underlying structural thinning that is nearing its limit.