2015 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · MF65 KLA

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect currently holds a valid MOT that passed on 5 November 2025 at 145,869 miles, but the maintenance trend is mixed rather than clearly improving. The vehicle failed the previous day on 4 November 2025 at 145,861 miles for a worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, an insecure bumper, a failed screenwasher, and a defective rear registration plate lamp. Several of these defects were rectified before the pass, yet the most recent test still flagged advisories for a damaged lower windscreen, an offside rear inner tyre worn on the edge, and a nearside front tyre close to the legal limit. The tester also noted an inoperative registration plate lamp among multiple light sources. The windscreen damage and recurring lamp faults suggest minor cosmetic and electrical upkeep has been neglected, while the suspension ball joint wear points to a component that degraded noticeably within a single year. The recorded mileage of 145,869 miles over roughly eleven years equates to approximately 13,261 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial van of this age. The MOT record shows a clear acceleration in annual usage. Between November 2023 at 119,442 miles and November 2024 at 132,981 miles, the van covered 13,539 miles in twelve months. The following year, from November 2024 to November 2025, the mileage increased by only 12,888 miles, which is broadly consistent with the prior period. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged standing, and the annual testing pattern is continuous. The steady high-mileage accumulation places above-average stress on suspension bushes, ball joints, brake discs, and drivetrain components, all of which warrant closer scrutiny. A buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint was flagged as having slight play in November 2024 at 132,981 miles, then deteriorated to an excessively worn condition by November 2025 at 145,861 miles. This progression over roughly 13,000 miles indicates the joint is approaching the end of its service life and may require replacement again soon. The offside front suspension arm and its ball joint should be inspected for equivalent wear, along with the condition of the coil springs and front anti-roll bar linkages. Tyre wear patterns also deserve attention. The offside rear inner tyre worn on the edge and the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit at the most recent test suggest possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes affecting wheel geometry. A four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of inner tyre sidewalls are advisable. The recurring registration plate lamp faults across multiple tests, combined with the insecure front bumper noted in the November 2025 failure, point to minor but persistent issues with the vehicle's rear electrical and body fixings. While these do not represent a structural integrity risk, they indicate a pattern of deferred minor repairs. The persistent minor oil leak first noted in November 2023 at 119,432 miles should also be inspected to determine whether it has worsened or remains stable. Given the high mileage and the suspension wear trajectory, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the front subframe, is recommended before purchase.