2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EU55 NHT
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 135,516 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU55 NHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 135,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU55 NHT 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 (EU55 NHT) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
EU55 NHT Mileage History
- 17/12/2021117,173 mi
- 05/12/2022122,478 mi+5,305 mi
- 14/12/2022122,615 mi+137 mi
- 08/12/2023128,329 mi+5,714 mi
- 29/10/2025135,516 mi+7,187 mi
Average of roughly 4,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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