2010 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LM10 AEB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes in recent years. The most recent test in October 2024 at 146,456 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems currently meet the minimum legal standards. This reflects an improving trend in maintenance quality compared to previous years, as the vehicle has gone without any advisory notices for the last three annual inspections. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical-use commercial vehicle profile, averaging approximately 9,154 miles per year over its sixteen-year life. Between September 2021 and October 2024, the vehicle covered 35,738 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of neglect. The single failure recorded in September 2022 at 122,997 miles was quickly rectified, as the vehicle passed a retest just eleven days later with 213 miles added, suggesting the owner addressed faults promptly rather than allowing mechanical issues to persist. Despite the recent clean MOT records, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components. Given the age and mileage of this Ford Transit Connect, corrosion is a common concern on the sills and mounting points which may not always trigger a failure until it becomes significant. The buyer should also check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are often the first components to show wear on vans nearing the 150,000-mile mark.