2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GY05 FDN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The final test conducted on October 2021 at 190,241 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the vehicle was in a compliant state at that time. While the history shows failures in 2019 and 2020, the subsequent passes following those repairs suggest that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain legal road use status. At 190,241 miles over 21 years, the Transit has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 14,700 miles covered between December 2019 and December 2020, and another 3,270 miles between December 2020 and October 2021. However, the last recorded test occurred nearly four and a half years ago, meaning the current state of the mechanical components and structural integrity is unknown without a fresh physical inspection. A prospective buyer must prioritize a thorough check of the structural integrity of the chassis, as older Transits are prone to significant corrosion in the sills and mounting points. Given the high mileage and the time gap since the last test, the inspection should specifically target suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components for accelerated wear. Since no advisories were noted in the final pass, the current condition of the tyres and the exhaust system must be verified manually to ensure no new binding or excessive play has developed since the 2021 certification.