2021 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · MX71 VPZ

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect has maintained a clean MOT history with no recorded defects across its most recent three tests, including the February 2026 pass at 82,438 miles. This suggests the vehicle has avoided major mechanical failures and passed all mandatory safety and emissions checks without fail. The absence of advisories or repeated faults implies the previous owner—or owners—have either adhered to scheduled maintenance or addressed issues promptly before they escalated. However, the October 2024 failure at 68,576 miles, just one day before the subsequent pass, warrants scrutiny. While no defects were logged, the retest interval is unusually short, which could indicate a minor oversight or a component nearing its serviceable limit that required immediate attention. The recorded mileage of 82,438 miles over five years equates to approximately 16,500 miles annually, which is above the average for a commercial van of this age. The gap between the October 2024 failure and the October 2024 pass—just three days—followed by a further 14,000 miles before the August 2025 test, suggests either rapid usage or a deliberate push to meet MOT deadlines without addressing underlying wear. The consistency of the mileage increments implies the vehicle has been in regular service, which may accelerate consumption of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components. The lack of mileage gaps also means there’s no evidence of prolonged storage, which could have masked corrosion or fluid degradation. Given the clean MOT record, the most critical areas for an in-person inspection should focus on high-wear components likely affected by the elevated mileage. The suspension, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, should be examined for excessive play or cracking, as these are common failure points under heavy usage. Brake discs and calipers—especially the rear, where binding was not recorded but could develop—must be checked for uneven wear or corrosion, while the brake fluid should be tested for moisture contamination, which accelerates in high-mileage vehicles. The exhaust system should be inspected for rust penetration at welds and mounts, given the van’s exposure to potential road salt or urban corrosion. Finally, the tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity should be verified, as failing twice on this criterion would indicate neglect if repeated, though no such failures appear in the record.