2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EK55 LLW
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 277,685 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK55 LLW Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 277,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EK55 LLW Mileage History
- 08/09/200826,615 mi
- 08/09/200826,615 mi
- 03/12/200935,986 mi+9,371 mi
- 23/12/201044,215 mi+8,229 mi
- 05/01/201263,988 mi+19,773 mi
- 02/01/201373,175 mi+9,187 mi
- 16/12/201379,900 mi+6,725 mi
- 05/01/201588,455 mi+8,555 mi
- 31/12/2015100,437 mi+11,982 mi
- 31/12/2016111,935 mi+11,498 mi
- 10/01/2017112,189 mi+254 mi
- 10/01/2018121,231 mi+9,042 mi
- 15/01/2019130,966 mi+9,735 mi
- 15/01/2019130,966 mi
- 16/01/2020140,465 mi+9,499 mi
- 16/01/2020140,465 mi
- 22/01/2021149,616 mi+9,151 mi
- 22/01/2021149,616 mi
- 14/02/2022210,193 mi+60,577 mi
- 21/02/2022210,232 mi+39 mi
- 10/02/2023223,935 mi+13,703 mi
- 11/02/2023223,935 mi
- 09/02/2024239,858 mi+15,923 mi
- 21/02/2024239,982 mi+124 mi
- 22/02/2024239,984 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2025257,877 mi+17,893 mi
- 18/02/2025258,334 mi+457 mi
- 20/02/2026277,685 mi+19,351 mi
- 28/02/2026277,685 mi
Average of roughly 14,369 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
EK55 LLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (EK55 LLW) between September 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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 lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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