2005 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MJ54 DFX
2005 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 166,856 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ54 DFX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 166,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ54 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit Connect (MJ54 DFX) between January 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
MJ54 DFX Mileage History
- 31/01/200885,701 mi
- 02/02/200994,944 mi+9,243 mi
- 04/02/200994,944 mi
- 20/01/201099,377 mi+4,433 mi
- 26/01/201099,403 mi+26 mi
- 05/02/2011108,882 mi+9,479 mi
- 24/01/2012120,887 mi+12,005 mi
- 24/01/2012120,887 mi
- 07/02/201352,807 mi-68,080 mi
- 07/02/201352,807 mi
- 28/01/2014138,448 mi+85,641 mi
- 02/02/2015142,515 mi+4,067 mi
- 08/03/2016146,627 mi+4,112 mi
- 30/01/2017150,247 mi+3,620 mi
- 12/01/2018152,851 mi+2,604 mi
- 24/01/2019157,300 mi+4,449 mi
- 24/01/2019157,300 mi
- 03/02/2020160,002 mi+2,702 mi
- 25/01/2021161,567 mi+1,565 mi
- 14/01/2022162,679 mi+1,112 mi
- 01/02/2023163,744 mi+1,065 mi
- 01/02/2024164,889 mi+1,145 mi
- 20/01/2025165,833 mi+944 mi
- 29/01/2026166,856 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 4,510 miles per year across 24 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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