2012 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RO62 PNN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT is currently significantly overdue. The most recent test conducted on 17 October 2022 at 92,142 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just one week prior at nearly identical mileage, which suggests a minor easily rectified item was addressed immediately. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three tests indicates the vehicle has avoided major mechanical degradation during its recent history. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-duty-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between October 2020 at 77,255 miles and October 2021 at 85,003 miles, the vehicle covered 7,748 miles, while another 7,139 miles were clocked by the October 2022 test. This steady annual accumulation suggests even wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, but the four-year gap since the last recorded test means the current state of the rubber components, fluid hoses, and safety-related components is unknown. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the chassis for structural integrity, as the MOT record does not detail surface corrosion or rust common in older Transit Connects. Given the low annual mileage and long intervals between tests, check for perished rubber bushes in suspension or seized brake calipers resulting from infrequent use. Because the vehicle has not been tested in nearly four years, a thorough check of the brake pads, discs, and tyre age is essential to ensure no significant degradation has occurred while the van sat stationary.