my 03 transit connect t220 1.8 tddi has been stood for quite some time. ran fine before it was layed up. when ive come to use it again it wouldnt start. i have replaced the battery after i couldnt get it to start off jump leads and it still wont start off the key. its not even trying to start. it will work if you bump it down a hill and it runs fine. could this have anything to do with the key or is it more likely to be the starter motor? any help will be great as i need this van fighting fit for work :(

does it turn over at all? check that any earths are good and everything is tight.

if it is just clicking, then get to the starter with a decent bar and tap it, quite hard. it will have just seized.

failing that, take it off and soak it in WD40 or similar.

as it starts when its bumped down the road i wouldn't suspect any thing else really.