2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EF55 ELC
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 82,711 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF55 ELC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 82,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF55 ELC Mileage History
- 20/06/202274,965 mi
- 16/06/202379,021 mi+4,056 mi
- 28/06/202379,150 mi+129 mi
- 13/06/202482,689 mi+3,539 mi
- 13/06/202482,711 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF55 ELC 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 (EF55 ELC) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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