2010 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YT10 SXR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than preventative care pattern. While it passed the latest test in July 2025 at 59,998 miles, it returned with advisories for an offside front anti-roll bar linkage with play and a worn offside front tyre. This follows a significant failure in July 2023 where multiple safety-critical items were identified simultaneously, suggesting that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure rather than during routine servicing. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,998 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,750 miles per year. This low usage is consistent with the recurring issues involving rubber-based components, such as the split nearside CV boot noted in 2023 and the perished nearside rear tyre. However, the low mileage often masks age-related degradation of seals and fluids, as evidenced by the twisted nearside front brake hose flagged in 2024 which likely suffered from material rot over time despite the low distance traveled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, specifically checking the anti-roll bar linkages and ball joints, as these have appeared as recurring faults between 2022 and 2025. The CV boots should be scrutinized for any further cracks or grease leakage, as the previous failure indicates a vulnerability in this area. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, the chassis and brake lines must be inspected for structural corrosion, as stationary-period vehicles are prone to hidden rust that high mileage vehicles often avoid.