2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MJ54 DFV
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 152,746 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ54 DFV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2021
- 152,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ54 DFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (MJ54 DFV) between January 2008 and December 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2021 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Intermediate drop arm insecure Link arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))”.
MJ54 DFV Mileage History
- 08/01/200859,034 mi
- 10/01/200829,034 mi-30,000 mi
- 27/03/200974,430 mi+45,396 mi
- 27/03/200974,430 mi
- 03/04/201087,148 mi+12,718 mi
- 04/08/2012100,216 mi+13,068 mi
- 19/07/2013104,850 mi+4,634 mi
- 17/07/2014109,322 mi+4,472 mi
- 31/07/2015114,045 mi+4,723 mi
- 25/04/2017115,226 mi+1,181 mi
- 25/04/2017115,226 mi
- 25/04/2018122,386 mi+7,160 mi
- 25/04/2018122,386 mi
- 10/05/2019129,911 mi+7,525 mi
- 14/05/2019129,993 mi+82 mi
- 04/11/2020141,138 mi+11,145 mi
- 21/12/2021152,743 mi+11,605 mi
- 21/12/2021152,746 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,717 miles per year across 18 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: 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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