2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · DV55 UBE
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 169,832 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV55 UBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2023
- 169,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 UBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (DV55 UBE) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2023 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded All Rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
DV55 UBE Mileage History
- 06/07/2022164,309 mi
- 06/07/2022164,310 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/2023169,824 mi+5,514 mi
- 30/06/2023169,832 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,618 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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