2007 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · VT07 ABK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean MOT record since a single historical failure. The most recent test conducted on 11 January 2023 at 132,751 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the vehicle met all legal standards at that time. This consistency suggests that the previous owner addressed necessary repairs promptly, as the vehicle has avoided any recurring mechanical or structural failures across the last four successful tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between September 2019 and January 2023, the vehicle covered 9,655 miles, showing a steady rate of use. However, there is a significant gap of over three years between the last recorded MOT in January 2023 and the current date of June 2026. This means the vehicle is currently overdue for its test, and the recorded data does not account for the condition of components like tyres or brake systems during this period of extended interval. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as this generation of Ford Transit Connect is prone to corrosion in hidden areas. Despite the clean history, the age of the vehicle means that rubber suspension bushes and bushings may be cracking or perished regardless of the low mileage. Since the last inspection is over three years old, it is vital to check for fluid leaks and the condition of the brake lines to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the last official DVSA check.