2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · SD66 DGU

The 2025‑11‑07 MOT at 167,454 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance record. No advisory or failure has appeared since the 2022 test, suggesting that any previously noted issues have been resolved or have not recurred. The mileage trajectory shows a steady rise from 54,664 miles in 2019 to 167,454 miles in 2025, averaging roughly 16,745 miles per year, which is high for a ten‑year‑old van. The interval between the 2020 and 2021 tests covered 20,964 miles, and the 2022 to 2023 interval added 19,741 miles, reflecting consistent usage rather than long periods of inactivity. The 2022 test flagged front and rear sub‑frame corrosion (class 5.3.3 (b) (i)) and thin rear brake pads (class 1.1.13 (a) (ii)), yet all subsequent tests have shown no defects, implying that the corrosion was not progressive and the pads were likely replaced. A buyer should examine the sub‑frames for rust depth, check suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, verify that the rear brakes are not sticking, and confirm the condition of the brake discs and parking brake. Given the high annual mileage, the tyre tread, wiper blades and other consumables should also be measured, and any previous advisories should be verified as rectified; the vehicle’s overall condition appears sound, but a thorough in‑person inspection of structural and brake components is advisable.