2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SH55 KCF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the recent history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance. While the most recent test on 6 December 2024 at 204,080 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, this followed a completely clean pass in December 2023. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three years suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than through a proactive replacement schedule for wear and tear items. The recorded mileage of 204,080 miles over 21 years averages to approximately 9,700 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a steady accumulation of roughly 10,000 miles between August 2021 and November 2022, and another 20,000 miles between November 2022 and December 2024. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent seals from drying and components from seizing due to inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as the high mileage and age increase the likelihood of deep-seated corrosion. Given the absence of recorded advisories, manually check the mounting points, subframe, and exhaust hangers for significant rust that the tester might have missed or deemed as not yet critical. Inspect the state of the suspension bushes and brake lines for perished rubber, as these are the first items to degrade on a Transit Connect exceeding the 200,000-mile mark.