2018 Ford Allied 2.0L Diesel · S7 TRF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on June 5, 2026. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where the owner addresses specific failures only immediately prior to retesting. The most recent inspection at 21,187 miles resulted in a failure due to an excessively damaged central rear brake pipe that was leaking fluid. This critical safety issue was rectified quickly, as the vehicle passed the retest just two miles later with no further defects recorded. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,650 miles per year. There was a gap of 939 miles between the May 2024 and June 2025 tests, and another 2,946 miles between June 2025 and June 2026. While this low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between use can lead to degradation of rubber components, flat-spotting, and corrosion on brake discs due to periods of inactivity. A buyer should personally inspect the braking system to ensure the recent repair to the rear brake pipe is robust and that no corrosion remains on adjacent lines. The failure of the windscreen washer in June 2025 indicates a lack of basic fluid maintenance, so a thorough check of the washer pump and nozzles is necessary. Given the low mileage, pay close attention to cracking in tyre sidewalls and the condition of suspension bushings, which often perish from age when vehicles sit stationary for long periods despite low odometer readings.