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2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EF05 YCL

EF05 YCL

2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 172,043 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jan 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
172,043 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jan 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1753cc

EF05 YCL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2025
  • 172,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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! Older vehicle
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EF05 YCL Mileage History

  1. 20/01/2022139,261 mi
  2. 17/01/2023149,954 mi+10,693 mi
  3. 10/01/2024159,731 mi+9,777 mi
  4. 08/01/2025172,043 mi+12,312 mi
  5. 09/01/2025172,043 mi

Average of roughly 11,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EF05 YCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (EF05 YCL) between January 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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