2009 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · VN09 OTB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs on specific mechanical components. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 149,129 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just three days prior. This failure highlighted several critical issues including a split CV boot, poor parking brake efficiency, and corroded brake pipes. The persistence of the offside front brake pipe corrosion across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessary to pass the MOT test rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 149,129 miles over 17 years, the Transit Connect has averaged approximately 8,700 miles per year, which is consistent with a light commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows steady usage patterns over the last three years, covering roughly 5,000 miles between the 2024 test and another 5,000 miles since the 2023 test. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not been sitting idle, but the age of the vehicle naturally accelerates the degradation of rubber components and metal fluid lines. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside front braking system, as corrosion on the brake pipe has been a recurring advisory since at least 2022. The engine also shows a persistent, non-excessive oil leak that has appeared in every test since 2023. Special attention should be paid to the front suspension geometry; the history of deteriorated ball joint dust covers and noisy wheel bearings noted in 2024 indicates that the suspension components are nearing the end of their service life. The uneven wear on front tyres noted in 2025 also suggests a potential alignment issue that requires immediate verification to prevent premature tyre failure.