2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EU55 HJE
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 117,318 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU55 HJE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 117,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU55 HJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (EU55 HJE) between August 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
EU55 HJE Mileage History
- 13/08/200814,232 mi
- 14/07/200925,256 mi+11,024 mi
- 14/07/200925,256 mi
- 23/07/201027,381 mi+2,125 mi
- 23/08/201130,720 mi+3,339 mi
- 03/08/201234,252 mi+3,532 mi
- 02/08/201338,347 mi+4,095 mi
- 12/08/201441,176 mi+2,829 mi
- 17/08/201543,994 mi+2,818 mi
- 03/08/201646,757 mi+2,763 mi
- 27/07/201749,311 mi+2,554 mi
- 16/08/201852,420 mi+3,109 mi
- 16/08/201852,420 mi
- 05/08/201955,038 mi+2,618 mi
- 02/09/202058,486 mi+3,448 mi
- 22/09/202183,130 mi+24,644 mi
- 22/09/202295,960 mi+12,830 mi
- 19/09/2023106,006 mi+10,046 mi
- 01/11/2024112,945 mi+6,939 mi
- 10/10/2025117,318 mi+4,373 mi
Average of roughly 6,008 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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