2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FP55 DHX
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 138,222 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP55 DHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 138,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP55 DHX 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 (FP55 DHX) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
FP55 DHX Mileage History
- 05/10/2021134,039 mi
- 28/09/2022135,518 mi+1,479 mi
- 03/10/2022135,518 mi
- 05/10/2023138,220 mi+2,702 mi
- 09/11/2023138,222 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,997 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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