2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · YL66 FHA

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect maintains a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent MOT on 2025-01-10 at 114,169 miles without any failures. The maintenance trend remains consistent, though it reveals a pattern of deferred consumable replacements rather than escalating mechanical failures. Tyre wear emerges as a recurring theme, with the tester flagging worn edges on both front tyres in the January 2023 test at 99,889 miles and again on the rear tyres in the January 2025 test at 114,169 miles. Receiving advisories twice for tyre condition suggests basic upkeep was skipped, pointing to a previous owner who ran components to their legal limits rather than replacing them proactively. Accumulating 114,169 miles over nine years yields an annual average of roughly 12,685 miles, a high figure for a compact van of its age. The mileage progression shows steady utilisation, climbing from 81,307 miles in January 2021 to 114,169 miles by January 2025. This consistent accumulation places accelerated wear on consumables, suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components. The 2025 test occurred over eighteen months ago, leaving a significant gap in recent verification; a buyer must assume the vehicle has continued to accrue mileage beyond the recorded 114,169 miles without formal oversight. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and wheel alignment given the historical advisories. The tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear discs worn or pitted in the January 2022 test at 92,463 miles, alongside front pads wearing thin in January 2021 at 81,307 miles. Given the high mileage since these warnings, a buyer should thoroughly measure brake disc thickness and inspect pad life, watching for any binding calipers or uneven deposition. The repeated advisories for edge wear on both front and rear tyres indicate potential suspension geometry issues or worn suspension bushes. A close examination of the inner tyre sidewalls and suspension components is essential to rule out structural corrosion or compromised alignment before purchase.