2006 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LT06 AXK

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 25 January 2023 at 197,548 miles, recording a pass but with a series of advisories – notably a near‑side front anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust cover severely deteriorated, slight play in the same ball joint, a minor central‑exhaust leak and corrosion on the off‑side front brake pipe. Compared with the earlier record of repeated failures in 2016, 2014 and 2013, the trend has moved from a pattern of failing to a stable pass status, suggesting that recent maintenance has addressed the most critical faults. Across twenty years the odometer shows 197,548 miles, averaging roughly 9,900 miles per year – a mileage level typical for a vehicle of this age. The MOT entries are spaced about annually, with mileage increments of 8,000–10,000 miles between tests, indicating no prolonged periods of inactivity or sudden high‑speed use. No large gaps in the data are evident, which supports a consistent usage pattern. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust covers that have been flagged as severely deteriorated in the 2023, 2021‑12‑13 and 2021‑01‑02 tests; replacement or refurbishment may be required. The corrosion on both front brake pipes (off‑side in 2023, near‑side in 2021) and the rear brake pipe noted in 2016‑12‑05 should be inspected for leaks or weakening. The minor central‑exhaust leak recorded in 2023, together with the major leak logged in 2013, warrants a check for possible exhaust system cracks or gasket failure. Under‑body corrosion, especially the sill corrosion recorded in the 2019‑12‑30 and 2016‑11‑28 failures, should be examined for structural integrity. Finally, tyre tread depth, registration and stop lamp operation, and the slight play in the steering rack inner joint reported in 2021‑12‑13 remain items to verify on the road.