2011 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LR61 CFV

The 2026‑07‑27 MOT at 159,321 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, yet the near side rear brake showed binding (1.2.1 (f)) and the front brake pads were recorded as wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)), indicating that the vehicle remains usable but displays ongoing brake wear and suspension component degradation. Over the 15‑year lifespan the mileage has risen from 83,049 miles in 2016 to 159,321 miles in 2026, an average of about 10,621 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2011 Transit Connect. However, the interval between the 2025‑02‑20 test (147,665 miles) and the 2026‑07‑27 test (159,321 miles) added 11,656 miles in just 15 months, a rate far higher than the earlier 13‑month rise of 8,279 miles between the 2024‑01‑26 and 2025‑02‑20 tests, suggesting the vehicle has been driven more intensively in recent years. A buyer should therefore inspect the drive shafts and constant‑velocity boots for severe deterioration, verify the condition of the anti‑roll bar ball joints and suspension bushes, examine the front brake calipers, discs and pads for binding and wear, and check the exhaust system for leaks or corrosion, while also confirming battery mounting security and parking brake efficiency, as these items have repeatedly appeared as advisories or failures.