2014 Ford Transit Connect 1.6L Diesel · YR14 FCV

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 132,238 miles, but the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable one. That latest test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and a minor exhaust leak, while the rear brake disc was noted as worn, pitted or scored. These advisories sit alongside a pattern of unresolved defects. The rear exhaust has appeared with a minor gas leak at every single test since September 2023, and the rear brake disc has been flagged as worn or pitted in three of the last four tests. Brake discs have been consistently noted as worn, pitted or scored across both front and rear axles since October 2024, suggesting the vehicle has been running on degraded braking surfaces for a sustained period rather than receiving timely replacement. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,020 miles per year is typical for a commercial van of this age, and the MOT record shows fairly consistent annual testing with no alarming gaps. Between the September 2023 test at 126,454 miles and the October 2024 test at 130,396 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 3,800 miles in twelve months, which is relatively light use. However, the October 2024 test is notable because the vehicle failed on the same day at 130,396 miles before passing at 130,398 miles, indicating a quick retest after rectifying a registration plate lamp fault. The mileage then remained static at 132,238 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, which is unusual and may indicate the vehicle has been standing or used very sparingly over the past year. A buyer inspecting this van in person should focus on the front suspension components. Both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers were flagged as no longer preventing dirt ingress during the October 2024 failure, and this defect does not appear to have been addressed in subsequent tests. Corroded front coil springs were noted in September 2023, and corrosion on load-bearing suspension components on a commercial vehicle of this age warrants close physical inspection for structural integrity. The persistent rear exhaust leak, now spanning three consecutive annual tests, suggests the back box or its mounting points may be deteriorating. Both front tyres were worn to the legal limit at the most recent test, and the mismatched rear tyre sizes flagged in October 2024 raise questions about whether correct replacement tyres were fitted afterward. The brake discs should be measured for thickness and lateral run-out, as repeated advisories on both front and rear discs point to a vehicle that has been driven on worn braking components for an extended period, potentially affecting caliper operation and pad wear patterns.