2022 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · RO22 VBL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a passing MOT test on 14 March 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the immediate re-test on the same day indicates a minor reactive oversight. The offside front windscreen wiper failed to clear the glass effectively, but was rectified to achieve the passing grade. Aside from this single consumable failure, the record shows no recurring mechanical or structural defects, suggesting the primary components remained functional during the inspection period. The mileage reflects a high usage profile for its age, having covered 74,750 miles in approximately four years. Between the tests on 17 March 2025 and 14 March 2026, the Transit Connect accumulated 16,527 miles, averaging over 16,000 miles per annum. This rapid rate of accumulation suggests consistent commercial or long-distance use, which typically accelerates the wear rate on-duty components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. While the history is clean, the buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of parts most susceptible to high-mileage stress. Given the high mileage, an inspector should verify the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers for signs of weeping fluid or perished rubber. The lack of recorded advisories in the 2025 test is encouraging, but the high annual mileage necessitates a close check of the brake discs and pads for thinning or uneven wear. Attention should also be paid to corrosion on the chassis and exhaust mounting points to ensure the high-frequency use has not led to structural degradation that the MOT test might not yet have flagged.