2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · PX53 VFV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 13 October 2025 at 105,955 miles. While the record shows a failure just six days prior on 7 October 2025, the immediate pass indicates a minor defect that was rectified quickly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The history across the last two years shows consistent passing results without any evidence of escalating mechanical degradation or structural decline. The mileage profile is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the vehicle covered only 1,241 miles, showing a significant drop in usage compared to the 669 miles covered in the preceding year. This pattern of intermittent low mileage suggests the van may have sat stationary for extended periods. Such low annual mileage on older vehicles often leads to degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished fluids which are not always captured by the MOT tester. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Ford Transit Connects are prone to corrosion in these areas. Given the low usage pattern, it is essential to check for cracked suspension bushes and perished brake hoses that may suffer from age rather than wear. The recurring failures in 2023 and 2025 were resolved quickly, but a thorough check of the exhaust system and tyre condition will ensure no new age-related issues have emerged since the last clean pass.