2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LA54 AET
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 168,246 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA54 AET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 168,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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LA54 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (LA54 AET) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LA54 AET Mileage History
- 17/02/2023155,188 mi
- 20/02/2024159,946 mi+4,758 mi
- 20/11/2024163,053 mi+3,107 mi
- 26/11/2025163,939 mi+886 mi
- 04/06/2026168,246 mi+4,307 mi
Average of roughly 3,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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