2020 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · RV70 UGS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 32,241 miles passed, the tester noted an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit with uneven wear. This follows a pattern of deferred maintenance seen in 2024, where the vehicle failed due to similar front tyre issues and an ineffective windscreen wiper before being rectified for the re-test. At six years old, the recorded mileage of 32,241 miles is significantly below the average, averaging approximately 5,374 miles per year. This low usage suggests the van has been used for light duties or sat for extended periods. However, the data shows a spike in activity between September 2023 and 2024 where the vehicle added over 7,000 miles in a year. The recurring failures during these periods suggest that despite the low total annual mileage, basic consumable and safety items have been neglected until they reached a point of failure. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edges in both 2024 and 2025 point toward tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. The 2023 failure involving an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is of particular concern, as a faulty MIL can mask underlying engine faults or emissions issues. Verify the current state of the braking system thoroughly, as the record previously flagged thin pads on both the front and offside rear, indicating the owner likely waits for an MOT failure before replacing essential components.