2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · B16 RAM
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 147,869 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1753cc
B16 RAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 147,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B16 RAM Mileage History
- 27/10/2023139,093 mi
- 24/10/2024143,636 mi+4,543 mi
- 24/10/2024143,637 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2025147,869 mi+4,232 mi
- 31/10/2025147,869 mi
Average of roughly 4,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B16 RAM 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 (B16 RAM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ou”.
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