2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AE05 BOU
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 149,061 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE05 BOU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 149,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE05 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (AE05 BOU) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal ”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AE05 BOU Mileage History
- 23/02/2022136,406 mi
- 01/03/2023149,027 mi+12,621 mi
- 25/08/2023149,061 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 8,439 miles per year across 3 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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