2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · HV55 HME
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2005. Recorded mileage 181,046 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1753cc
HV55 HME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 181,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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HV55 HME Mileage History
- 31/07/2023180,282 mi
- 20/11/2024180,530 mi+248 mi
- 04/12/2024180,530 mi
- 18/11/2025181,046 mi+516 mi
- 29/11/2025181,046 mi
Average of roughly 328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV55 HME 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 (HV55 HME) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”.
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