2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · ST18 KNL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 31 December 2025 at 50,231 miles passed with an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn near the legal limit and on the edge. This follows a pattern where mechanical issues are only addressed once they trigger an MOT failure, suggesting the owner waits for official inspection flags before performing essential preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between May 2023 at 22,601 miles and May 2024 at 31,071 miles, where the vehicle covered roughly 8,500 miles in a year. However, usage slowed to about 19,160 miles over the following eighteen months. This steady accumulation suggests light annual use, which generally limits the wear on drivetrain components and rubber-based suspension elements. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system, as the failure on 1 May 2024 at 31,071 miles revealed thin pads and pitted or scored discs on both axles, along with poor parking brake efficiency. While these were rectified to pass the test later that same day, the recurring nature of tyre wear issues suggests neglect of basic inspections and alignment checks. The advisories for uneven tyre wear in both 2023 and 2025 indicate potential wheel geometry faults or worn suspension bushes that require a physical inspection to prevent premature tyre replacement.