2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BD05 EBJ
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 25/07/2005. Recorded mileage 73,062 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,062 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
BD05 EBJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2022
- 73,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BD05 EBJ Mileage History
- 27/06/200868,931 mi
- 27/06/200868,931 mi
- 27/06/200986,812 mi+17,881 mi
- 19/06/20109,011 mi-77,801 mi
- 29/06/20109,011 mi
- 20/06/201125,550 mi+16,539 mi
- 21/06/201125,550 mi
- 15/05/201240,598 mi+15,048 mi
- 16/05/201240,598 mi
- 26/03/201344,907 mi+4,309 mi
- 26/03/201344,907 mi
- 09/04/201447,334 mi+2,427 mi
- 02/04/201550,741 mi+3,407 mi
- 02/04/201550,741 mi
- 05/04/201654,505 mi+3,764 mi
- 05/04/201654,505 mi
- 06/04/201757,272 mi+2,767 mi
- 05/04/201860,306 mi+3,034 mi
- 08/04/201962,371 mi+2,065 mi
- 12/04/201962,375 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/202064,268 mi+1,893 mi
- 08/06/202165,960 mi+1,692 mi
- 08/06/202165,960 mi
- 02/08/202273,058 mi+7,098 mi
- 06/08/202273,062 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 293 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BD05 EBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (BD05 EBJ) between June 2008 and August 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “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”.
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