2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NH08 CYL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 20 February 2024 at 173,543 miles where it passed with no recorded defects. This represents a significant improvement following a turbulent period in early 2021. While the vehicle experienced a period of failure, the subsequent two clean test results suggest that the previous owner addressed the identified faults and has maintained the vehicle to a passing standard thereafter. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a commercial of this age, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. A notable gap of 12,745 miles occurred between the March 2022 and February 2024 tests, indicating a steady rate of operation rather than long periods of neglect. The 3,066 miles covered between January 2021 and March 2021 aligns with the period where the failures occurred, though the overall mileage of 173,543 miles places the vehicle at a stage where mechanical wear is expected on major drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension assembly, as older Ford Transit Connects are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear mounting points. Although the recent records are clean, the two failures in 2021 suggest that specific components reached the end of their life cycle at that time. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check for worn suspension bushes, perished coil springs, and the condition of brake calipers is necessary to ensure no new issues are developing between annual tests.