2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · T444 ACB

The 2016 Ford Transit Connect has demonstrated consistent MOT compliance over its recorded history, with the most recent test on 9 March 2026 at 23,378 miles resulting in a clean pass—no defects or advisories. The absence of repeated failures or advisories across five tests suggests the vehicle has been maintained at a basic level, though the lack of any recorded issues does not preclude underlying wear. The most concerning anomaly is the duplicate entry for the 2025 test, which appears as both a pass and a fail at the same mileage, likely an administrative error rather than a mechanical trend. No structural or safety-critical components were flagged in any test, but the sparse record means some wear may not have been formally assessed. The recorded mileage of 23,378 miles over ten years—approximately 2,338 miles annually—indicates unusually light usage for a vehicle of this age. The largest gap between tests spans 11 months (from 6 March 2023 to 21 March 2024), during which the vehicle accumulated 3,439 miles, a rate consistent with occasional rather than regular use. This pattern could imply prolonged periods of storage, which may have contributed to minor neglect in areas like tyre pressure or fluid levels. The absence of any advisories or defects in the most recent test suggests no immediate cause for concern, but the low mileage does not guarantee the absence of deferred maintenance. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which are prone to fatigue over time even with low mileage. The lack of advisories does not rule out binding brake calipers or uneven brake pad wear, so the condition of discs and pads—especially rear—should be verified. Corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and underbody should be checked, as prolonged storage can accelerate rust formation. Finally, the duplicate MOT entry warrants confirmation of the vehicle’s full service history, as discrepancies in records may indicate incomplete maintenance documentation.