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Used 2017 Ford Transit Connect for sale
Ford Transit Connect Top spec
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 3 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You need to carry tools or work equipment: this body type may suit. Confirm usable load space, payload and any commercial-use costs.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 3 people together: the advert records 3 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at 239,791 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The Transit Connect diesel manuals commonly use the small Ford diesel engines which are economical but rely on a working DPF/EGR system — repeated short urban trips can lead to soot build-up and regeneration issues. These vans come in short and long wheelbase variants (L1/L2) with different payloads, and commercial insurance/DOE history is handled separately in Ireland — check the VIN/plate for payload and service entries.
- DPF/EGR health: look for recent regeneration events, hard start, excessive smoke or a soot smell after short trips
- Clutch feel and pedal travel: manuals on 9‑year‑old vans often need a replacement if used heavily with loads
- Signs of overload or suspension sag at the rear, plus torn or bent cargo floor and worn racking if fitted
- Side sliding door rollers and rear door hinges/seals for smooth operation and rust around load area and rear arches
- DOE/servicing history and VIN payload plate — confirm load capacity hasn’t been regularly exceeded and check for any DOE advisories
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2017 (172) Ford Transit Connect - top spec.