2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · YA67 EXN

A consistently clean MOT history defines the mechanical picture for this 2017 Ford Transit Connect, with the most recent test on 2025-05-02 recorded as a pass with no advisories or defects noted. Across five recorded tests spanning 2022 through 2025, the vehicle has not attracted a single advisory notice, structural corrosion concern, or component-level flag from DVSA examiners, which is a reassuring indicator of either minimal wear at the point of inspection or attentive rectification of items before test. It is worth noting that the 2025-05-02 entry also shows a failure immediately preceding the pass on the same date, though no defects were recorded against that failure entry. This technical pairing typically indicates a vehicle that was presented, failed on an item subsequently rectified or retested administratively the same day, and then recorded a clean pass. Overall, the trajectory is stable rather than worsening, with the roadworthiness record showing no deterioration in flagged components year on year. The mileage profile tells a story of hard working life, with 117,520 recorded miles accumulated over nine years at an average of around 13,058 miles annually. This is well above the typical mileage bracket for a van of this age and points to sustained commercial or fleet use, likely involving frequent load cycles, urban stop-start driving, and regular high-mileage motorway work. The annual accumulation rate means the braking system, clutch, suspension components, drivetrain mounts, and dual-mass flywheel if fitted have all been subjected to continuous work rather than gentle private use. The MOT record shows tests at 2022-08-16, 2023-09-01, 2024-05-01, and 2025-05-02, with gaps of roughly a year between tests that are consistent with the mileage rate rather than suggesting any long period off the road or stored neglect. There are no sudden mileage jumps or unusually long static gaps that would indicate clock irregularities or extended lay-up, which is a positive signal given the working nature of the vehicle. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the inspection focus should shift to the components that DVSA does not routinely test but which suffer on high-mileage Transits of this generation. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps, which would point to worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, or top mounts, all known wear items on the Transit Connect platform. Check for wandering or imprecise steering, which can indicate worn track rod ends or rack wear, and feel for brake pedal pulsation or pulling under heavy braking, suggesting warped front discs or binding calipers common on vans that have spent years carrying heavy loads. Inspect the clutch for slipping under load, particularly on inclines, and check for smooth engagement, as the clutch and dual-mass flywheel are known wear items at this mileage band. Bodywork and underside inspection should focus on the areas that would have produced advisories had they deteriorated sufficiently to fail. Examine the inner wings, suspension turrets, subframe mounting points, brake pipes along the chassis rails, and the rear axle area for any surface corrosion, paying particular attention to the sills and jacking points where Transit Connect corrosion typically initiates. Check the load floor and rear door hinges for wear and distortion from heavy use, and inspect the sliding door mechanism for smooth operation. With high annual mileage, also verify the condition of the cooling system, auxiliary belt, and timing belt service history, as these are not MOT items but will become due based on mileage rather than age. Finally, confirm the van is free from warning lights on the dashboard, particularly for the diesel particulate filter if this is a diesel variant, as DPFs on high-mileage commercial vehicles operating predominantly on short urban trips are prone to soot loading and require assessment.