2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EU55 HLE
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 139,799 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU55 HLE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2026
- 139,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU55 HLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (EU55 HLE) between June 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
EU55 HLE Mileage History
- 06/06/200823,265 mi
- 06/06/200823,265 mi
- 22/04/200934,328 mi+11,063 mi
- 22/04/200934,328 mi
- 25/05/201047,202 mi+12,874 mi
- 25/05/201047,203 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/201155,080 mi+7,877 mi
- 25/04/201258,468 mi+3,388 mi
- 24/05/201363,456 mi+4,988 mi
- 21/05/201468,156 mi+4,700 mi
- 14/05/201571,644 mi+3,488 mi
- 19/05/201676,042 mi+4,398 mi
- 12/05/201784,557 mi+8,515 mi
- 16/05/201896,614 mi+12,057 mi
- 16/05/201896,614 mi
- 16/05/2019108,691 mi+12,077 mi
- 16/05/2019108,691 mi
- 25/05/2021111,803 mi+3,112 mi
- 25/05/2021111,804 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2022117,628 mi+5,824 mi
- 09/05/2023123,127 mi+5,499 mi
- 14/05/2024129,387 mi+6,260 mi
- 15/05/2024129,387 mi
- 22/05/2025135,787 mi+6,400 mi
- 22/05/2025135,788 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/2026139,799 mi+4,011 mi
Average of roughly 6,480 miles per year across 26 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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