2011 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MT11 FUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and escalating wear. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 181,601 miles, the record shows a high volume of advisories across the braking, steering, and suspension systems. The persistent corrosion of brake pipes, which appeared in every single test from 2024 to 2026, suggests that the previous owners have only addressed the minimum requirements necessary to pass the MOT rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The vehicle's mileage of 181,601 miles over 15 years reflects an average usage of approximately 12,100 miles per year. This is consistent with a commercial use profile but places significant strain on heavy-duty components. Between January 2025 and March 2026, the vehicle covered 6,821 miles in just over fourteen months. This rapid accumulation, combined with the high total mileage accelerates the degradation of the chassis and indicates a vehicle that is nearing the end of its economical service life for many critical mechanical assemblies. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on the inner and outer sills. The February 2025 failure highlighted significant strength reduction in the seat belt anchorages due to sill corrosion, which is a major safety concern that often indicates deep structural rust. The buyer should also inspect the steering rack inner joints and the front suspension arm ball joints, as these were flagged for play or wear across 2024, 2025, and 2026. The braking system requires close attention as the March 2026 test noted pitted and scored rear discs alongside universally corroded pipes on all four corners. Given the history of low parking brake efficiency in 2024 and an ABS fault in 2025, the entire hydraulic system and sensors should be tested for reliability. The offside front tyre worn to the legal limit in the latest test further confirms that basic consumable upkeep is frequently neglected until the point of failure.