2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AV55 OEO

The 2005 Ford Transit Connect presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 127,782 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from June 2022 to June 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 20 June 2023 at 124,871 miles, reversed two days later on 22 June 2023 at 124,878 miles with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or minor rectification rather than a serious mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 127,782 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 6,085 miles per year, which is typical for this vehicle class. The log shows 121,327 miles in March 2022, then 124,878 by June 2023, 126,405 in June 2024, and 127,782 in June 2025. Annual accumulation stays near 1,300 to 1,500 miles, with a slight gap between the 2022 and 2023 entries spanning fifteen months. The clean advisory history across all passes suggests the previous keeper kept on top of consumables and avoided letting wear items slide. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the van's 2005 build and exposed chassis rails. The MOT record flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues, yet a 21-year-old light commercial will often hide surface rust the annual test does not record as a defect. Verify the 20 June 2023 failure paperwork to confirm it was not a suppressed brake or emissions fault. Check tyre sidewalls, wiper blades, and underbody for standing-water damage from low annual use. The sparse, clean record implies careful ownership, but physical proof beats a clean database.