2010 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · WV10 SXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on 3 December 2025 at 96,451 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both December 2024 and December 2025, the van failed tests within one or two miles only to pass just days later. This suggests the previous owner addressed specific defects only when prompted by failure, such as bulb changes or minor adjustments, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between March 2023 and December 2024, the vehicle covered 3,130 miles, indicating relatively low annual use during that period. The jump of 1,732 miles in the final year between tests shows a return to regular usage patterns. While the low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain components, the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of rubber perishation and corrosion regardless of the distance driven. A buyer should conduct a closer inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail the advisories from the failures. Given the age of this Ford Transit Connect, checking for corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting is essential. Because the recent failures occurred at such low mileage intervals, the buyer must verify the condition of the suspension bushes and brake lines to ensure no underlying mechanical issues were masked by quick fixes before retests.