2020 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · MW70 BKA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive servicing. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 75,880 miles, it had failed earlier that same day due to multiple critical safety issues. The tester flagged thin front and rear brake pads alongside an offside front tyre with exposed cords, indicating that the previous owner only addressed essential components when forced by a failure rather than during scheduled maintenance intervals. The mileage accumulation is consistent and high, averaging approximately 12,600 miles per year over its six-year life. Between the November 2023 test at 48,516 miles and the November 2024 test at 65,477 miles, the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles. This high rate of usage suggests heavy commercial application, which naturally accelerates the wear on consumable parts and suspension components. The intervals between tests remain regular, suggesting the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods between examinations. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly. The record from 2024 already noted worn front and rear discs, and the subsequent failure in 2025 for thin pads suggests the entire braking assembly is nearing the end of its effective life. You should check for uneven wear on the discs and any signs of binding calipers. Given the mileage and the nature of the Transit Connect, inspect the control arm bushes and coil springs for fatigue or tearing, as these are common points of failure on high-mileage vans of this age.