2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RV58 RYY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 10 June 2025 with 137,224 miles and no recorded defects. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the immediate retest pass indicates that necessary repairs were addressed promptly. This pattern suggests that the owner is proactive in resolving mechanical issues identified by the tester, maintaining a clean certificate across the three most recent testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an 18-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 134,221 miles and June 2025 at 137,224 miles, the vehicle covered only 3,003 miles, indicating very low usage during that two-year period. This low annual mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to the degradation of rubber components or the corrosion of brake discs if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods without use. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity and lower suspension components typical of an age-related Ford Transit Connect. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, the buyer should check for hidden rust on the wheel arches, sills, and underbody members which MOT tests may miss until they become significant. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes and shock absorbers, as the low-mileage history does not prevent the natural aging and cracking of rubber materials over nearly two decades.