2016 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · YP65 GVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in February 2026. However, the recent maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive care. The initial failure on 13 February 2026 at 159,433 miles revealed a binding nearside rear service brake and multiple lighting failures involving registration and position lamps. While these were rectified to secure a pass, the presence of a binding caliper suggests that brake component maintenance may have been neglected between annual testing intervals. The mileage profile indicates heavy usage for a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 16,000 miles per annum. There is a significant jump between the December 2022 test at 98,854 miles and the February 2025 test at 141,497 miles, where the vehicle covered over 42,000 miles in just over two years. This high rate of accumulation is consistent with commercial or high-use patterns, which typically puts considerable strain on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and wear-related components of the Ford Transit Connect. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the binding issue noted in February 2026 has been fully resolved and check for uneven pad wear or signs of heat damage on the nearside rear disc. Given the high mileage, close attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the suspension and the condition of the shock absorbers and bushes. The recorded windscreen damage from 2024 is a minor cosmetic concern, but the buyer should verify that no cracks have propagated into the driver's field of view since that entry.