2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · MX68 WDF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 21 May 2025 at 99,958 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories or failures for structural or mechanical defects over the last three years. The mileage is high for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 12,495 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between 29 November 2023 at 81,119 miles and 5 December 2024 at 96,117 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 15,000 miles in a single year. The accumulation has slowed slightly since then, adding only 3,841 miles between December 2024 and May 2025. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories across multiple tests is unusual for a high-mileage Transit Connect. While the record is clean, the high mileage suggests a higher probability of wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushes. A buyer should physically inspect the brake discs for thinning and check the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers, as these typically degrade under this level of usage regardless of MOT outcomes. Attention should also be paid to the chassis and underbody for signs of corrosion, which often develops on these models but may not have been flagged if the vehicle was cleaned prior to testing. Checking the service history for oil change intervals is critical here, as the MOT record does not reflect the internal health of the engine or the timing belt replacement status.