2010 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · OV59 YSC
2010 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2010. Recorded mileage 98,618 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1753cc
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OV59 YSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 98,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OV59 YSC Mileage History
- 07/08/202379,480 mi
- 07/08/202379,480 mi
- 23/09/202489,422 mi+9,942 mi
- 13/10/202598,608 mi+9,186 mi
- 14/10/202598,618 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV59 YSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford Transit Connect (OV59 YSC) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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Our Verdict
This 2010 Ford Transit Connect raises se
The single biggest red flag here is the nearside integral body structure corrosion noted at the October 2025 MOT. Corrosion described as reducing assembly rigidity is a serious structural finding and on a 2010 Transit Connect could mean welding repairs costing £500-£1,500 or even a category C/D write-off history if previously compromised. Insist on seeing detailed photographs of the repaired sill area and consider an independent inspection by someone familiar with commercial vehicles, as panel beaters may have addressed the visible side without resolving hidden structural sections.
Beyond the structure, the failed test also recorded a seriously weakened offside rear brake disc, a binding nearside rear service brake, fluctuating offside rear brake, exposed tyre cords on the offside front, a split CV boot, inoperative stop lamp, and a wiper that did not clear the screen effectively. Many of these are remediable for a few hundred pounds combined, but together they suggest the vehicle may have been off the road for some time prior to testing. Verify that all listed items were actually rectified, and budget at least £600-£900 for brake discs, pads, tyres, wiper blades and CV boot replacement if not already done.
The 1.75-litre TDCi diesel in this generation of Transit Connect typically returns 40-47 mpg combined depending on load, which is reasonable for a small van of its era. Fuel costs at current UK prices would equate to roughly £1,400-£1,800 per year for 10,000 miles of mixed use. Road tax for a 1753cc diesel registered in 2010 falls into a higher band due to the post-2006 emissions regime, so expect VED of around £250-£300 per year unless it qualifies for the older-vehicle exemption.
Insurance groups for this generation sit in groups 7-9, so annual premiums typically range from £600-£900 for a van-experienced driver. Routine servicing items such as oil, filter and brake fluid are modest, but given the MOT findings, budget meaningfully higher than normal in year one — perhaps £800-£1,500 to cover brake, tyre and structural follow-up. Overall annual running cost should be planned at around £2,200-£2,800 once realistic maintenance is included.
Start by closely inspecting the nearside sill and inner wheel arch area — the structural corrosion advisory specifies the sill and integral body, so check for fresh paint, filler, or weld patches that might indicate a recent repair. Tap the metalwork with a screwdriver handle; a dull thud or flaking metal suggests the corrosion has not been fully eradicated. Also inspect the offside sill and rear chassis legs for comparison, as corrosion of this severity rarely occurs in isolation on a 16-year-old van.
Next, carry out a thorough brake check. With the engine running, test the parking brake — if it requires multiple clicks or the lever travels excessively high, the 50%-efficiency failure may not have been properly resolved. Inspect all four brake discs for lipping and scored surfaces, and check that the offside rear disc was actually replaced rather than skimmed. Finally, examine the offside front CV boot for fresh grease and a new clip, confirm the stop lamp functions, and test both wiper arms for full sweep coverage. A hoist inspection is strongly recommended given the failure density.
Recorded across five MOT events between August 2023 and October 2025, mileage has risen from 79,480 to 98,618 — roughly 9,569 miles per year, marginally above the 9,154-mile model average. Two of those five tests were failures, including a heavy one in October 2025 with structural corrosion, dangerously weakened braking components and a binding service brake, though a re-test the next day returned a pass. The recurring brake disc and wiper advisories echo the model's most common MOT failure categories, but the structural integrity issue is the standout concern.
Across 205,019 Ford Transit Connect examples analysed, the model achieves a 76.2% MOT pass rate — below the all-vehicle benchmark — and tyres, headlamps and wipers are the most common failure categories, consistent with the items seen on this vehicle's history.
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