2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF05 KWR

The 2005 Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 18 February 2026 at 59,608 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recent record. The most recent three pass results show no defects recorded, and the vehicle carries no outstanding advisories. Prior to the current certificate, the tester passed the van again on 28 February 2025 at 55,550 miles with no faults noted. The mileage pattern sits low for a 21-year-old vehicle, totalling 59,608 miles or roughly 2,838 miles per year. The owner accumulated only 4,058 miles between the March 2024 test and the February 2026 pass, indicating light use. A data anomaly appears in the 5 March 2024 failure logged at 64,305 miles, which exceeds the 59,608 miles recorded at the later 2026 test; this suggests a clerical error at that test rather than genuine high use, as the next recorded figure drops to 51,141 miles on 7 March 2024 before rising normally. Two failed tests precede the clean passes, both on 26 February 2025 at 55,525 miles and 5 March 2024 at the anomalous 64,305 miles, yet the DVSA record lists no defects for either. Such blank failure entries typically reflect administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection on grounds such as worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake discs. The absence of recorded advisories across all entries means the history gives no evidence of recurring consumable wear or structural concern. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of chassis legs, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion given the vehicle's age, and verify the true odometer reading against the 2024 anomaly. Confirm brake caliper operation, coil spring condition, and exhaust integrity in person, since the MOT record offers no mechanical detail to rely on beyond the pass outcomes.