2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · SH08 TLE

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive care. While the Ford Transit Connect passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 115,964 miles, the failure just one day prior reveals a significant neglect of basic service items. The recurring presence of worn brake pads below the 1.5mm legal limit and pitted brake discs across multiple years suggests that the current owner only addresses mechanical faults when they are about to cause an MOT failure. The mileage accumulation of 115,964 miles over ten years is consistent with typical commercial usage, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per annum. The data shows steady use, with a 11,600 mile interval covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 11,654 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This consistent workload places expected stress on wear-related components, which aligns with the frequent mechanical issues noted in the inspection history. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the suspension and wheel geometry. The record repeatedly flags inner edge tyre wear, specifically from 2022 through 2025, which indicates persistent misalignment issues, worn suspension bushes, or faulty shocks. The buyer should also inspect the front and rear brake assemblies for signs of deep corrosion, as the history shows consistent pitting and scoring on the discs over several years without evidence of replacement. The exhaust leak noted in 2023 should also be verified to ensure the system has not developed further structural failure since then.