2013 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YN13 HKG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 122,655 miles, this followed a significant failure just six days prior. The trend shows a recurring pattern where critical safety and braking components are only addressed when they reach a failure point. The repeated failures of the parking brake and lighting systems across multiple years suggest that basic upkeep is frequently neglected until the annual inspection deadline. At 122,655 miles over 13 years, the Transit Connect has averaged approximately 9,400 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light commercial usage patterns. There is a notable two-year gap between the November 2022 and September 2024 tests, during which the vehicle covered roughly 8,700 miles. The more recent accumulation of 3,760 miles between September 2024 and November 2025 indicates a recent increase in usage, which correlates with the accelerated wear observed in the latest MOT report. A buyer must prioritise the braking system and front suspension. The record shows a thin offside rear brake pad and pitted, scored rear discs in late 2025, following a parking brake efficiency failure in 2022. This suggests the parking brake mechanism may be seizing or require significant adjustment. Furthermore, the offside front wheel bearing was flagged as noisy in November 2025 and remains unaddressed, indicating an imminent replacement requirement to avoid mechanical failure. Inspection of the front tyres for uneven wear is necessary, as the history consistently shows them reaching the legal limit prematurely.