2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · YP68 NSN

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect presents a solid roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT on 9 September 2025 at 24,896 miles returning a completely clean pass and zero defects. The overall maintenance trend is stable and improving. The only recorded advisories appeared in the September 2024 test at 20,889 miles, where both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit on their edges and the rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin. Crucially, the vehicle has covered no miles since that September 2025 test, meaning the clean pass is remarkably fresh and directly relevant to today's inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging roughly 3,112 miles per year. Accumulation has been steady rather than erratic, climbing from 8,642 miles in September 2021 to 12,784 in September 2022, then 17,930 in September 2023, and 20,889 in September 2024. This consistent year-on-year increase suggests regular, light commercial use rather than prolonged standing, which reduces the risk of deterioration from sitting idle such as flat-spotted tyres, seized brakes, or fuel system condensation. The September 2024 advisories warrant close in-person attention despite the subsequent clean pass. Edge wear on both front tyres points to potential tracking or suspension geometry issues, possibly worn tracking rods or deteriorated suspension bushes, rather than simple neglect. A buyer should physically inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all tyres for uneven wear patterns and check the condition of front suspension components including ball joints, drop links, and anti-roll bar links. The rear brake pad advisory at that test should prompt a visual check of rear pad thickness and disc condition, as well as an assessment of caliper slide pins for binding. Given the low mileage and clean recent result, structural corrosion is unlikely to be advanced, but the chassis, sills, and wheel arches should still be inspected for surface rust or early signs of perforation, particularly if the vehicle has operated in a coastal or salted-road environment.