2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AD54 ABF
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 116,568 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD54 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 116,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD54 ABF 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 (AD54 ABF) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
AD54 ABF Mileage History
- 25/11/202289,288 mi
- 13/11/2023103,729 mi+14,441 mi
- 23/11/2023103,776 mi+47 mi
- 27/11/2024116,448 mi+12,672 mi
- 12/12/2024116,568 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 13,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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