2018 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · YP68 NTY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving maintenance standards. The most recent inspection conducted in August 2025 at 54,750 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all statutory requirements without defects. This follows two years of consecutive clean passes in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that previous owners have addressed minor issues proactively. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per annum. Between the April 2022 test at 41,255 miles and the August 2022 test at 44,065 miles, the vehicle covered 2,810 miles, while subsequent years saw annual increases of roughly 3,000 miles. These regular intervals suggest the van has been used for consistent tasks rather than sitting for extended periods, which generally benefits the condition of rubber seals and mechanical components. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the tyre condition, as the August 2022 test at 44,065 miles flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn. While these have likely been replaced, a physical inspection is required to ensure the alignment remains correct and that no issues are causing further premature wear. The windscreen damage noted in early 2022 should also be checked for new cracks or chips that may have developed since the last recorded entry. Given the lack of recorded structural corrosion or brake failures in the history, the primary focus should remain on standard wear items for a Transit of this age. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these are common points of failure on vans despite relatively low mileage. The clean record over the last three years indicates a vehicle that has been well-looked after and is unlikely to suffer from hidden mechanical neglect.