2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · LD17 VTT

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record through its most recent MOT on 29 May 2026 at 87,568 miles. The tester flagged only a minor advisory for slightly worn brake lever pivots, a low-severity wear item consistent with a working commercial vehicle. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical failures or structural defects appearing across consecutive tests. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual inspections, indicating a baseline level of mechanical care has been sustained throughout its working life. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 9,730 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial van of this age. The annual intervals between tests show steady, predictable usage: 61,964 miles in May 2022, 69,372 in April 2023, 75,717 in May 2024, 81,900 in May 2025, and 87,568 in May 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in recorded distance that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The 5,668-mile increment between the 2025 and 2026 tests is slightly higher than the prior annual average of roughly 6,000 to 7,400 miles, but this remains within a plausible range for a vehicle in active fleet or trade service. A buyer conducting an in-person inspection should pay close attention to the braking system. The 2025 test recorded front brake pads wearing thin, and the 2026 advisory noted worn brake lever pivots, suggesting the handbrake linkage and pad wear should be checked for remaining service life. The nearside front inner tyre worn to the legal limit in 2025 also warrants attention to wheel alignment and front suspension geometry, particularly the condition of track rod ends, suspension bushes, and coil springs. The 2022 advisory regarding an unsecured roof ladder rack is minor but worth verifying, as repeated use of roof-mounted loads can cause localised stress or corrosion around mounting points on the roof structure. Overall, the record reflects a mechanically sound vehicle with no evidence of structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or serious drivetrain defects.