2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · YN17 SOU

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on March 10 2026 at 161,812 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates a consistent level of maintenance following a single failure in early March 2024. The transition from a failure at 139,383 miles to a clean pass just nine days later at a slightly higher mileage suggests the current or previous owner was proactive in addressing mechanical issues once they were flagged during testing. The mileage profile reflects heavy commercial usage for a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 18,000 miles per annum. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the vehicle covered 34,269 miles, showing a steady accumulation of roughly 11,400 miles per year. This high rate of use is typical for a Transit Connect in this environment but places significant strain on drivetrain components and suspension bushings. The lack of recorded advisories in the last three tests suggests that the vehicle has likely been well-maintained despite the high cumulative mileage on the odometer. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and underbody, as high-mileage vans often suffer accelerated wear on control arms and shock absorbers. Given the mileage history, a close check of the brake discs for thinning and an inspection of the calipers to ensure no binding occurs is necessary. While the MOT record is clean, the sheer distance travelled necessitates a verification of the structural integrity around the mounting points and exhaust system to ensure corrosion has not yet progressed beyond the standard inspection threshold.