2007 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MF57 EFV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 149,062 miles passed, the record reveals long-term issues with structural integrity and wear-related components. The presence of a repair to a rear outer suspension component mounting covered by underseal on the sills suggests that previous structural corrosion has been addressed with cosmetic masking rather than comprehensive restoration, necessitating careful inspection. At 149,062 miles over nineteen years, this Transit Connect averaged approximately 7,845 miles per year, which is consistent with a light commercial or domestic use profile. The data shows a steady usage pattern with a 27,201-mile interval between June 2023 and May 2025. However, the 2023 test highlighted multiple failures in essential components, including severely deteriorated CV boots and thin brake pads, suggesting that parts were often allowed to run until they reached a service limit or the point of inspection failure. A physical inspection must focus on the structural condition of the sills and floorpan. Records from 2021, 2022, and 2025 repeatedly mention corrosion, body filler, and underseal concealing the inner and outer sills. A buyer should probe beneath the underseal to ensure active structural rot is not compromising the chassis mounting points. Additionally, the non-excessive oil leak noted in the 2025 test requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate into a significant failure, given the vehicle's age and mileage.