2025 Ford Transit Connect 230 LTD Eblu A Diesel · WM25 DLF

The vehicle in question, a 2025 Ford Transit Connect 230 Limited EBlue Active, presently holds no recorded MOT test history on the DVSA database. Given that today is September 2026, the vehicle is approximately one year old and has therefore only just passed the threshold at which its first MOT would normally be due, three years from registration for modern petrol and diesel vehicles. The absence of an MOT certificate at this early stage is not an immediate cause for concern, as the van would have been supplied new with a manufacturer warranty and would not have required statutory testing. As a prospective buyer, you should simply request any pre-delivery inspection records or first-service documentation to confirm that the vehicle has been maintained in accordance with Ford’s recommended schedule up to this point, ensuring there is no gap in the early-life maintenance of the van. With regard to recorded mileage, the available data is insufficient to draw any meaningful conclusions about annual usage or mechanical wear patterns. For a commercial vehicle of this size and class, typical annual mileage can range significantly from around eight thousand miles for light urban use to over twenty-five thousand miles for active trade or delivery operations. The lack of mileage history provided, combined with the absence of MOT records, means it is not possible to assess whether this Transit Connect has been used consistently, used heavily, or potentially left standing for extended periods. You should therefore request a full service history printout or a digital mileage verification report from the selling dealer to establish a baseline understanding of how the van has been utilised during its first year on the road. Given the very early stage of the vehicle’s life and the absence of any advisory or defect history, your pre-purchase inspection should concentrate on age-related and storage-related degradation rather than mechanical failure patterns. Begin with a thorough examination of all four tyres, paying particular attention to the sidewalls for any signs of cracking, perishing, or ozone damage, which can develop even on relatively new tyres that have been left stationary for long periods. Inspect the brake discs for any surface corrosion or signs of binding calipers, as commercial vehicles that are occasionally parked for weeks at a time frequently suffer from uneven disc pitting or seized slider mechanisms, which can manifest as brake shudder or pulling under heavy deceleration during a test drive. Additionally, request a battery health report, as the 12-volt battery in any modern commercial vehicle will degrade if the van has been used only intermittently, and verify that the stop-start system is functioning correctly. Finally, because the vehicle is still within its first year of service, ensure that all time-based fluid servicing has been completed or scheduled in accordance with Ford’s manufacturer recommendations. Confirm the age and condition of the engine oil, the diesel exhaust fluid AdBlue levels if applicable, the brake fluid, and the coolant, all of which can degrade over calendar time irrespective of mileage covered. Undertake a careful test drive listening for any suspension clonks over uneven road surfaces, as commercial vehicles are often loaded heavily and can develop early wear in anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and front coil springs. Check that all electronic driver assistance systems, including lane keeping, autonomous emergency braking, and parking sensors, are operational, as these are increasingly standard on Limited trim commercial vehicles and any dashboard warning lights should be investigated thoroughly before purchase.