2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · L31 BCS
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 170,532 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L31 BCS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 170,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L31 BCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (L31 BCS) between April 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
L31 BCS Mileage History
- 15/04/200854,007 mi
- 15/04/200854,007 mi
- 15/04/200978,172 mi+24,165 mi
- 17/04/200978,176 mi+4 mi
- 13/04/201011,121 mi-67,055 mi
- 06/05/2011140,377 mi+129,256 mi
- 09/05/2012142,678 mi+2,301 mi
- 01/05/2013144,053 mi+1,375 mi
- 30/04/2014145,029 mi+976 mi
- 06/05/2015146,401 mi+1,372 mi
- 05/05/2016148,632 mi+2,231 mi
- 26/04/2017150,471 mi+1,839 mi
- 19/04/2018152,912 mi+2,441 mi
- 07/05/2019154,982 mi+2,070 mi
- 09/05/2019154,993 mi+11 mi
- 28/04/2020155,734 mi+741 mi
- 04/05/2021158,367 mi+2,633 mi
- 10/05/2021158,378 mi+11 mi
- 23/04/2022160,391 mi+2,013 mi
- 23/04/2022160,391 mi
- 09/05/2023162,586 mi+2,195 mi
- 15/04/2024166,626 mi+4,040 mi
- 16/04/2024166,626 mi
- 15/04/2025169,322 mi+2,696 mi
- 06/05/2026170,532 mi+1,210 mi
Average of roughly 6,453 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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