2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RO13 BTY

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status with a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 114,424 miles, this followed an immediate failure for multiple safety-related defects. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of escalating faults by 2025 indicates that the owner is now only addressing the bare minimum legal requirements rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 114,424 miles over 13 years, the Ford Transit Connect has averaged approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light use for this age. The mileage data shows a steady accumulation of roughly 6,000 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. However, the consistent flagging of tyre wear reaching the legal limit across 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggests that while the mileage is moderate, the consumables are being ignored until they reach failure points. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension components, as the 2025 test flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joints. This is a significant mechanical concern that affects handling precision. Furthermore, the front brake discs are noted as pitted and scored, which often indicates long periods of inactivity or poor cleaning. The minor exhaust leak also requires immediate attention to ensure it does not progress into a larger structural failure. The structural integrity of the vehicle requires close monitoring due to the recorded corrosion on the rear underside noted in the September 2025 test. While this did not cause a failure, the presence of rust on a vehicle of this age can accelerate. Given the recurring history of worn tyres and neglected steering components, the vehicle likely has other underlying wear that has not yet been caught by the MOT tester.